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In one of the most incredible comebacks of the NFL season, the Tennessee Titans stunned the Miami Dolphins 28-27 on Monday Night Football. With less than three minutes remaining in the game and trailing by 14 points, the Titans unleashed a furious rally that culminated in a game-winning touchdown with just seconds left on the clock.
The victory was a monumental one for the Titans, who improved to 5-8 on the season and kept their playoff hopes alive. It also dealt a major blow to the Dolphins, who had been riding high atop the AFC East and were considered one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl.
Dolphins Dominate Early
The Dolphins seemed poised to cruise to victory early on. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sharp, completing 20 of his 25 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. also had a strong performance, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown.
The Titans, on the other hand, struggled offensively for much of the game. Rookie quarterback Will Levis looked shaky at times, completing only 15 of his 30 passes for 187 yards. The Titans also committed several costly penalties, which helped the Dolphins maintain momentum.
Titans Mount Improbable Comeback
With the Dolphins leading 27-13 late in the fourth quarter, it appeared that the Titans were headed for defeat. However, Levis led the Titans on a pair of remarkable touchdown drives in the final minutes of the game.
The first scoring drive was capped off by a 15-yard touchdown pass from Levis to wide receiver Treylon Burks with 1:50 remaining. On the ensuing two-point conversion attempt, Levis found tight end Austin Hooper for the score, cutting the Dolphins' lead to 27-21.
Following a Miami punt, Levis and the Titans offense went back to work. Levis completed passes of 19 and 15 yards to move the ball into Dolphins territory. With just seconds remaining on the clock, Levis delivered a strike to wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
Levis Shines in the Spotlight
Levis, who was making just his third career start, was the hero of the game for the Titans. He finished with 327 passing yards and two touchdowns, displaying a poise and clutchness that belied his rookie status.
"I'm just so proud of our guys," Levis said after the game. "We never gave up, even when things looked bleak. We just kept fighting, and it paid off in the end."
Dolphins Left to Rue Missed Opportunities
The Dolphins were left to rue their missed opportunities after the game. They had several chances to put the game away in the fourth quarter, but they were unable to capitalize.
"We just made too many mistakes," Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. "We had a chance to win this game, but we didn't take advantage of it. We need to learn from our mistakes and move on."
What's Next for Both Teams?
The Titans will look to build on their momentum when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Dolphins, meanwhile, will try to get back on track when they travel to face the Buffalo Bills.
Historic Comeback
The Titans' comeback was one of the most memorable in recent NFL history. It was the first time since 2003 that a team had overcome a 14-point deficit in the final three minutes of a game and won in regulation.
The victory also proved that the Titans are a team that can never be counted out. Despite their up-and-down season, they remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
Conclusion
The Titans' thrilling comeback victory over the Dolphins was a testament to the power of perseverance and never giving up. It was a game that will be remembered for years to come, and it served as a reminder that anything is possible in the NFL.
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_Е.С. Пикина_, А.Р. Муратов, Е.И. Кац и В.В. Лебедев
*Динамические флексоэлектрические неустойчивости в нематических жидких
кристаллах.*
Наш доклад посвящен рассмотрению флексоэлектрических неустойчивостей в
нематических жидких кристаллах. Сначала нами была построена полная
система точных нелинейных динамических уравнений для нематической и
смектической А мезофаз помещенных в переменное электрическое поле, с
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законами сохранения и нарушениями непрерывной симметрии, а также
возможность наличия гидродинамической скорости у вещества в области
локализованного возмущения. На следующем этапе мы сформулировали
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нематического жидкого кристалла, линеаризовав ее по малым отклонениям
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устойчивость начального однородного распределения нематического
директора в переменном электрическом поле. Главным результатом данного
исследования явилось обнаружение нового типа неустойчивости (никогда не
обсуждаемой ранее), а именно возможности возникновения двумерной
модулированной структуры нематического директора, осциллирующей со
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нематический жидкий кристалл, помещенной в переменное электрическое поле.
Доклад основан на материалах публикации: «Nonlinear electrohydrodynamics
of liquid crystals.» E.S. Pikina, A.R. Muratov, E.I. Kats and V.V.
Lebedev (JETP, vol. 137, pp. 114–124 (2023)) и готовящегося к отправке в
печать манускрипта «Dynamic flexoelectric instabilities in nematic
liquid crystals.» E.S. Pikina, A.R. Muratov, E.I. Kats and V.V. Lebedev
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