By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans played hard but lacked the talent and skill players to stay with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night.

Dallas seemed to take this game lightly from the start. The Cowboys didn’t think these backup players would compete and not fold when they got down early.

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Pool photo: Tennessee Titans

Dallas averages 27 points per game and matched that on Thursday night.

Despite playing a very average to poor game on offense, the Cowboys were able to win by 14 points against a scrappy Titans team.

The Titans were in this game despite the 14-point final outcome.

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