The Panthers got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter as first-round pick Christian McCaffrey had a 17-yard touchdown run to make it 17-7.
The Titans answered with another scoring drive,
with Henry scoring his second touchdown, a 1-yard run that capped a 14-play, 75-yard drive.
In the end, the Titans needed another turnover — a sack and forced fumble by Aaron Wallace that Jimmy Staten recovered at
customized jerseys the 3-yard line — to set up David Fluellen's touchdown — to pull out the win.
"That's a huge part of the game, getting the ball back for your offense. We were able to give them some opportunities, and it was a key one at the end," Wallace said.
Cam Newton missed his second straight game for the Panthers, as he is recovering from a shoulder injury. Newton worked in individual
custom jerseys and 7-on-7 drills for the Panthers on Thursday, the second day of joint practices between the teams, but Carolina coach Ron Rivera ruled him out on Friday for the preseason game.
Newton wasn't the only star player missing from the lineup. The Titans elected to hold out running back DeMarco Murray, who was in uniform, but did not play. Murray has been battling a hamstring injury, but returned to practice and worked both days against the Panthers.
The Titans also held out wide receiver Rishard Matthews, defensive end Karl Klug and safety Curtis Riley.
Fullback Jalston Fowler left the game in the third quarter for the Titans and was diagnosed with a thigh bruise. Fowler limped to the sideline and was on the Titans bench for several minutes. The team sent a cart out to take Fowler to the locker room, but he insisted on going inside under his own power.
Cornerback Dezmen Southward suffered a back injury for the Panthers, and wide receiver Brenton Bersin was hurt attempting to catch a pass on the Titans sideline and did not return.
McCaffrey, the Panthers' first-round pick, showed his skills in the first half, first scoring on a 17-yard run for Carolina's first touchdown, and later turning a screen pass from Derek Anderson into a 38-yard catch and run. The rookie finished the day with 33 yards rushing on three carries and had 39 yards on two receptions.
"You always hold your breath when he's got the football, especially when he's got space," Rivera said. "That's one of the things we have to do. We've got to make sure we're putting him in a position to have that kind of success."
Several Titans rookies also had their moments. Rookie tight end Jonnu Smith led
Customized Football Jerseys the Titans with five catches for 47 yards. Rookie linebacker Jayon Brown tipped Anderson's first-quarter pass that Justin Staples caught to set up a Titans touchdown.
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