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ARLINGTON Navy Kamalei Correa Jersey , Texas (AP) — that sparked the sluggish Tennessee Titans and turned toward midfield.The flashback for the Dallas Cowboys was just as disheartening as the original.Byard mimicked Terrell Owens' mocking celebration on the star logo at the 50-yard line from 18 years ago, Marcus Mariota accounted for three touchdowns and the Titans spoiled Amari Cooper's Dallas debut with a 28-14 victory on Monday night. The end-zone pick of Dak Prescott came after Mariota fumbled on the first two Tennessee possessions. Just as T.O. did at old Texas Stadium 18 years ago, Byard ran to midfield, under the huge videoboard at spacious AT&T Stadium, and spread his arms.Owens did it twice in a blowout San Francisco win over a bad Dallas team that time. This win by the Titans (4-4) ended their three-game losing streak while handing the Cowboys (3-5) their first loss in four home games and making their road to the playoffs a difficult one."It was huge," Mariota said of Byard, while adding that he didn't see the celebration. "The defense has done an unbelievable job throughout the year in building us up. They found ways to give us plays, to get turnovers."The Cowboys looked like the team headed for a blowout win, but led just 7-0 after Mariota's early miscues because of Brett Maher's missed 38-yard field goal on the opening possession and Prescott's ill-advised throw into double coverage."That was the difference. Simple as that," said Prescott Youth Rashaan Evans Jersey , who lost a fumble at his 40-yard line to set up Tennessee's tiebreaking score in the third quarter. "Defense gives a turnover there. We're up seven points and I go down there and try to force the ball and give it right back to them."Cooper scored the first Dallas touchdown after DeMarcus Lawrence stripped the ball from Mariota . The two-time Pro Bowl receiver finished with five catches for 58 yards after coming over from Oakland in a trade for a first-round pick during the open week.Given another chance when what would have been a third straight fumble to start the game was overturned by a review that showed Luke Stocker didn't have the ball long enough on a catch, Mariota led an 80-yard drive capped by Derrick Henry's 1-yard plunge for a 7-7 tie.Mariota converted two third-and-9s with passes and a shorter third down with a run on his first TD drive, setting the stage for the Titans to convert 11 of 14 third downs.The Cowboys fell flat in 15-year tight end Jason Witten's first trip home since retiring to become lead analyst for "Monday Night Football."Dallas had just 108 yards in the second half — the bulk of those on a desperation drive down two scores late — and was booed several times at the end of failed drives.After getting sacked on third down with nobody realizing Tennessee had called timeout in a 7-7 game in the second quarter, Mariota completed a 36-yarder to Darius Jennings before a screen pass to Dion Lewis went 18 yards for a touchdown.Mariota broke a 14-14 tie in the third quarter when he pulled the ball out of Lewis' gut at the last second and delivered a 7-yard shovel pass to Jonnu Smith to put the Titans ahead for good. Mariota's 9-yard scoring run all but sealed things with 4:38 to go.Mariota was 21 of 29 for 240 yards without an interception and had 32 yards rushing. Lewis had 62 yards rushing and 60 receiving coming off a career-high 155 scrimmage yards in his last game.Star Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott finished with 61 yards after a hot start. Prescott was 21 of 31 for 243 yards and two scores — 4 yards to Cooper and 23 yards to Allen Hurns. The two turnovers were Prescott's first at home this season.T.O. FLASHBACKThere was something else familiar about Byard's celebration: a Dallas defender trying to do something about it.George Teague famously knocked Owens off the star back then, and Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones made a similar move on Byard and the group that joined the celebration. Owens seemed to get a kick out of the whole thing on ."I was actually expecting somebody to knock my head off," said Byard, who thought about the possible celebration at the team hotel. "I was like, ‘If we get to the 50, if we get enough guys to the 50, we are just going to start dancing on the star.'"WITTEN TRIBUTEThe Cowboys paid tribute to Witten with a pregame video on the giant board hanging over the field. The franchise leader in games Navy Tajae Sharpe Jersey , catches and yards receiving wiped his eyes when a small inset of him was shown during the video, but seemed to have gained his composure when he was shown on the full screen. Witten waved, smiled and tapped his chest around his heart several times as the crowd roared.INJURIESDallas LB Sean Lee pulled up with a hamstring injury while trying to cover Smith on a 26-yard completion to the Titans tight end. Lee didn't return. … Titans WR Taywan Taylor left with what coach Mike Vrabel said was a lower leg injury.UP NEXTTitans: Home against AFC East-leading New England next Sunday.Cowboys: At Philadelphia next Sunday in the first meeting with the NFC East rival. If you’re looking for a diamond-in-the-rough prospect in this year’s class of defensive linemen, your search can stop with TCU’s L.J. Collier.One of the nation’s most versatile players at his position, Collier recently spoke exclusively with MCM about what he’s out to prove at this month’s Senior Bowl, his pass rush arsenal and why he can’t wait to sack Baker Mayfield again.JM: Congratulations on your Senior Bowl invite.LJC: Thank you so much. I appreciate that.JM: Where were you when you found about it and what was your initial reaction like?LJC: I had been asking my coaches about it because the invite hadn’t arrived yet. I kept wondering if I was gonna get it or not. I got the NFLPA invite and I heard the Senior Bowl was potentially going to reach out to me. I didn’t believe it ‘til I saw it. When it came in, I went to [head] coach P’s [Gary Patterson] office and he handed it to me. I was actually in the weight room when coach [Gary] Patterson told me he had something for me in his office. I was in the weight room when I got the news about it. I’m super excited about it.JM: What’s the lasting impression you’re hoping to leave on the general managers and scouts in attendance?LJC: I just want them to realize that I’m a hard worker and I can rush the passer at the next level. I play the game with a high motor and I hope they realize that as well.JM: That’s a good impression to leave. You returned for your senior season, how would you say your game improved this year?LJC: I got in better shape this year. I learned some things that I didn’t know last year. I learned that I could do more. I realized that I could play some different positions and get in better shape than I was last year. I became a better, smarter player overall. I’ve tweaked certain parts of my game and became a better pass rusher because of it.JM: What’s one thing that maybe you didn’t know that you learned this year? Something that you think is valuable going forward.LJC: I learned that you can’t take anything for granted. We had a lot of injuries this year. You have to play every game like it’s your last. You can’t go out there and worry about injuries or the NFL. You just have to play your game and the rest will take care of itself. I just go out there and do what the coaches ask of me. You have to follow and understand the scheme. I play every game like it’s my last. That’s what I did this year.JM: How would you describe your pass rush arsenal?LJC: A lot of people describe me as a power guy. I have other things I’m capable of doing though. Power isn’t the only tool in my bag. I can go inside if I want too, in and out. The scheme that we had at TCU http://www.authenticstennesseetitans.com/cheap-daquan-jones-jersey , I like to keep outside containment and force the quarterback to get outside of me. I pretty much just worked the bull rush, outside swipe and stuff like that. I’d say my arsenal is deeper than what I’ve put on tape so far, and I plan to show that at the Senior Bowl.JM: How do you counter if your initial move is stopped?LJC: I can counter with a snatch or something inside to get them off their feet. I can use my speed to get up the field or hit them with a spin move. I need to do whatever I can to get the tackle thinking. I can’t let them think they’re only gonna get a bull rush from me. I need to keep them guessing.JM: Speaking of tackles, who’s the best offensive tackle you’ve ever faced?LJC: This year?JM: You can pick from previous years as well.LJC: Yodny Cajuste from West Virginia was pretty good. I played against him this year. He’s getting drafted for sure. Orlando Brown and Bobby Evans from Oklahoma were pretty good as well. The two tackles [Thayer Munford and Isaiah Prince] from Ohio State were also pretty good.JM: That’s a solid list. Is there an NFL quarterback you’re looking forward to sacking?LJC: I’m looking forward to sacking Baker Mayfield again.JM: I like that you said again (laughs). Why him?LJC: He’s a hell of a player, but he’s a cocky guy. You enjoy playing against guys like that though. He’s competitive and that lights a fire under me. I would love to sack him again. He gets you going out there. He knows exactly what to say to piss you off (laughs). You always wanna go up against a guy like that.JM: No doubt. I love how blunt you are. Who are some players you enjoyed watching growing up?LJC: I was a skill guy growing up so I didn’t really watch too many defensive linemen. Since I started playing defensive line, I love watching Khalil Mack. Von Miller and Aaron Donald are a lot of fun to watch. I like watching guys that excel at rushing the passer. James Harrison was a lot of fun as well.JM: Can you believe that Aaron Donald recorded 20.5 sacks from the interior this season? I mean, wow.LJC: That guy’s an animal so it doesn’t surprise me. He still works so hard. He’s an inspiration to me. It was a stacked league this season and the Los Angeles Rams paid him the big bucks for a reason. He’s showing why he got paid.JM: No doubt about that. Do you think your game is more refined as a pass rusher or against the run right now?LJC: I’m more refined as a pass rusher right now. I’m always working on it though.JM: How did TCU prepare you for what’s next?LJC: Coach Patterson has been there developing guys for years. He makes sure our practices are serious and intense. He pushes us hard every day. They never let us settle. I think that helps me understand what’s expected of me at the next level. I’ve never been at a program that let us get away with any silly stuff. We didn’t take days off. They prepared me to always think on the move and to play fast.JM: That’s a great answer. Thanks for your time tonight, L.J. The next chapter is about to be written, what can TCU fans expect from you going forward?LJC: They can expect me to play on Sundays. I’m gonna keep that horned frog in my mind and my heart at all times. I’m gonna play hard and smart until someone takes my cleats away from me.