Mariota throws for 2 TDs, Titans hang on to beat Bears 27-21 (Yahoo Sports)

Marcus Mariota threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tennessee Titans hung on to beat the depleted Chicago Bears 27-21 on Sunday. The Titans (6-6) gave their playoff hopes a boost, though they watched as Chicago (2-9) cut a 20-point lead to six in the fourth quarter. Matt Barkley, starting for the injured Jay Cutler, led the late surge.