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Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 3 reasons for optimism Original
Oct. 30, 2026, 7:03 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans will look to bounce back from another heartbreaking defeat when they travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Along with the close loss to the Browns, the roster is also reeling from trading star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears.
Titans trade Jeffery Simmons to Bears: Here's how fans reacted Original
The Tennessee Titans sent shockwaves through the NFL by trading star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears for three draft picks, including two first-round selections. While the move gives Tennessee significant draft capital for its rebuilding efforts, parting ways with another franchise cornerstone is hard for the fan base. Social media quickly erupted following the news, with reactions ranging from sadness to optimism about the Titans' future.
Why Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears and what it means Original
Oct. 29, 2026, 11:18 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans have made their biggest roster move since 2022, trading All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears in a blockbuster deal. Multiple reports say the Titans will receive Chicago's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a 2027 fourth-round pick, in return. The Bears will also receive a 2028 fifth-round pick from the Titans in the trade.
Titans claim former productive Raiders DT Jonah Laulu Original
Oct. 28, 2026, 11:05 p.m. ET The Tennessee Titans have made an intriguing addition to their defensive line, claiming former Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu off waivers. In a corresponding move, the team waived defensive tackle Timmy Horne to make room for the addition. The 26-year-old defensive tackle was released by Las Vegas on Tuesday, after being a healthy scratch this past Sunday.
Titans trending towards unwanted NFL record following loss to Browns
The Tennessee Titans entered Week 7 hoping to accomplish something they hadn't done in nearly four years. They haven't won consecutive games since November 2022, and that streak continued with a 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Unfortunately, that result has now placed the Titans in an unwanted place in NFL history, tying the 2018 Browns for the longest streak without back-to-back wins.
Tennessee Titans' CB Alontae Taylor didn't receive a snap vs. Browns Original
Oct. 26, 2026, 9:01 a.m. ET An early 14-point lead wasn't enough for the Tennessee Titans to defeat the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 7. The offense stalled for the majority of the second and third quarters, while the defense was gashed for 491 yards from the Browns' offense. A last-second field goal (after a missed false start) was the nail in the coffin in the Titans' 27-24 loss. After being inactive for the Titans' win over the Colts last week, CB Alontae Taylor was active this week.
Tennessee Titans open as 10-point underdogs vs. Bengals in Week 8
Oct. 26, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans failed to hang on to an early two-touchdown lead in their loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 7. The loss was their second of the season to an AFC North opponent, with their third opponent from the division coming up this week in the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals will enter the matchup against the Titans coming off a 35-point second-half scoring barrage in their 35-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Titans fall to Browns 27-24: Here's how fans reacted on social media
The Tennessee Titans' best start to a game this season was met with more disappointment as they fell to the Cleveland Browns 27-24. They led 14-0 in the first quarter and had an opportunity to go up at least 20-7 in the second quarter but were stuffed on all four downs at the one-yard line. Titans running back Tony Pollard had his best game of the season with 129 rushing yards and three touchdowns, but Tennessee's defense had its worst performance of the season.
Titans vs. Browns Week 7 Player of the Game: RB Tony Pollard Original
Oct. 25, 2026, 4:32 p.m. ET The Tennessee Titans got off to their best start of the season on their first possession in a 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium. The offense gained 65 yards and a touchdown, which was more yards than they have gained in three of their entire first halves this season.
Titans elevate two from practice squad for Week 7 vs Browns Original
Oct. 24, 2026, 2:18 p.m. ET After defeating the Indianapolis Colts in their first regular-season win, the Tennessee Titans return home to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 7. With a few offensive skill-position players listed as questionable heading into Sunday, the Titans' practice squad elevations included some insurance. The Titans are now consistently using both practice squad elevations, with RB Kelel Mullings getting his second call-up and WR K.J. Osborn his first this season.
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns: 3 reasons for optimism Original
Oct. 23, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans finally broke into the win column in Week 6 and will look to build on that momentum when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The franchise hasn't won consecutive games since November 2022, so the task is daunting. The Browns enter Week 7 with a surprising 4-2 record, but there are reasons to believe the Titans can pull off another upset. Here are three reasons for optimism heading into Sunday's matchup. 1.
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns: 3 Key Matchups for Week 7
After securing their first win of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, the Tennessee Titans have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, the focus must shift back to the field ahead of their matchup with the surprising 4-2 Cleveland Browns this Sunday. Just strictly keeping it on the field, both teams enter the matchup with momentum.
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns: 3 Key Matchups for Week 7
Oct. 22, 2026, 9:10 a.m. ET After securing their first win of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, the Tennessee Titans have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, the focus must shift back to the field ahead of their matchup with the surprising 4-2 Cleveland Browns this Sunday. Just strictly keeping it on the field, both teams enter the matchup with momentum.
Titans share NFL lead in one surprising offensive category Original
Oct. 21, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans have struggled offensively during the first six weeks of the 2026 NFL season, but one surprising statistic shows they have been nearly flawless in a crucial area. Despite their 1-5 record, the Titans are tied for the NFL lead in third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 conversions so far. According to the graphic above, shared by NFL insider Ari Meirov on X, Tennessee has converted all seven opportunities in those situations, for a perfect 100% conversion rate.
Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns: 6 things to know about Week 7 Original
Oct. 21, 2026, 6:09 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans will look to build on their first victory of the 2026 NFL season when they return home to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 7. Tennessee improved to 1-5 after overcoming a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 26-20. Meanwhile, Cleveland improved to 4-2 following a 13-10 comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Both teams enter Sunday's matchup with momentum after securing important divisional victories.
Titans release DT Jordan Elliott following 'incident' at team facility Original
Oct. 20, 2026, 10:54 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans have released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott following an incident at the team's facility last week. The team announced the decision Tuesday, October 20, releasing the following statement. Elliott was ruled out of Tennessee's Week 6 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts due to personal reasons on Friday, October 16. The defensive tackle wasn't listed on the injury report before Friday.
Tennessee Titans open as 2-point underdogs vs. Browns in Week 7
Oct. 19, 2026, 9:55 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans left the land of winless teams with a comeback victory on the road over their divisional rival, the Indianapolis Colts. They entered the matchup as 7-point underdogs and were on pace to secure the over when they trailed 13-0 at halftime. However, a hard-fought second-half effort led to not only their first win of the season, but their first win over an AFC division opponent since November 24, 2024.
Joshua Williams played 100% of Tennessee Titans' CB snaps vs. Colts Original
Oct. 19, 2026, 8:58 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans are winners for the first time this season, snapping a seven-game regular-season losing streak dating back to December 2025. They scored 26 second-half points to overcome a 13-0 halftime deficit and defeat the Indianapolis Colts. The Titans surprisingly made starting CB Alontae Taylor inactive before the game, citing a coach's decision.
Titans defeat Colts, 26-20: Here's how fans reacted on social media
Titans defeat Colts, 26-20: Here's how fans reacted on social media The Tennessee Titans finally stopped the bleeding in their 26-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The victory was their first of the 2026 NFL season, snapped a six game losing streak to the Colts, and snapped an 11 game losing streak to all of their AFC South division opponents.
Titans defeat Colts, 26-20: Here's how fans reacted on social media
The Tennessee Titans won their first game by defeating the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 6 matchup. Here's how fans reacted online. The Tennessee Titans finally stopped the bleeding in their 26-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The victory was their first of the 2026 NFL season, snapped a six game losing streak to the Colts, and snapped an 11 game losing streak to all of their AFC South division opponents.
Titans elevate two from practice squad for Week 6 vs Colts
Following yet another loss to fall to 0-5 in the 2026 NFL season, the Tennessee Titans hit the road to face their divisional nemesis, the Indianapolis Colts . With multiple defenders ruled out for this important matchup, the Titans ' practice squad elevations coincided with their injury report. The Titans used both of their two standard practice squad elevations for the second consecutive week.
Titans elevate two from practice squad for Week 6 vs Colts
Following yet another loss to fall to 0-5 in the 2026 NFL season, the Tennessee Titans hit the road to face their divisional nemesis, the Indianapolis Colts. With multiple defenders ruled out for this important matchup, the Titans' practice squad elevations coincided with their injury report. The Titans used both of their two standard practice squad elevations for the second consecutive week.
Titans elevate two from practice squad for Week 6 vs Colts
The Tennessee Titans elevate two standard practice squad call-ups for their Week 6 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Following yet another loss to fall to 0-5 in the 2026 NFL season, the Tennessee Titans hit the road to face their divisional nemesis, the Indianapolis Colts. With multiple defenders ruled out for this important matchup, the Titans' practice squad elevations coincided with their injury report.
Titans elevate two from practice squad for Week 6 vs Colts
Oct. 17, 2026, 5:33 p.m. ET Following yet another loss to fall to 0-5 in the 2026 NFL season, the Tennessee Titans hit the road to face their divisional nemesis, the Indianapolis Colts. With multiple defenders ruled out for this important matchup, the Titans' practice squad elevations coincided with their injury report. The Titans used both of their two standard practice squad elevations for the second consecutive week.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 3 Reasons for Optimism Original
Oct. 16, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans are still searching for their first victory of the 2026 NFL season. While there isn't much to be optimistic about following their season-low 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans last week, their upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts presents a few reasons for optimism. The Titans have also lost six consecutive games against the Colts, making Sunday's AFC South showdown another difficult challenge.
Titans' CB Alontae Taylor is proving ESPN's bold prediction right
The Tennessee Titans made several moves during the offseason to improve their roster, but one of their biggest defensive signings is already facing scrutiny. Cornerback Alontae Taylor joined Tennessee in free agency this summer after spending his first four NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Five games into his three-year, $58 million contract, the results are looking like what ESPN predicted before the season began for him.
Titans' CB Alontae Taylor is proving ESPN's bold prediction right
Oct. 15, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans made several moves during the offseason to improve their roster, but one of their biggest defensive signings is already facing scrutiny. Cornerback Alontae Taylor joined Tennessee in free agency this summer after spending his first four NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Five games into his three-year, $58 million contract, the results are looking like what ESPN predicted before the season began for him.
Titans' CB Alontae Taylor is proving ESPN's bold prediction right
The Tennessee Titans made several moves during the offseason to improve their roster, but one of their biggest defensive signings is already facing scrutiny. Cornerback Alontae Taylor joined Tennessee in free agency this summer after spending his first four NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Five games into his three-year, $58 million contract, the results are looking like what ESPN predicted before the season began for him.
Titans' CB Alontae Taylor is proving ESPN's bold prediction right
The Tennessee Titans made several moves during the offseason to improve their roster, but one of their biggest defensive signings is already facing scrutiny. Cornerback Alontae Taylor joined Tennessee in free agency this summer after spending his first four NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Five games into his three-year, $58 million contract, the results are looking like what ESPN predicted before the season began for him.
Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts: 3 key matchups for Week 6 Original
Oct. 15, 2026, 4:05 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans will look to secure their first victory of the 2026 NFL season when they travel to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6. Tennessee enters Sunday's AFC South matchup at 0-5 following a lackluster 26-3 home loss to the Houston Texans. Indianapolis is 2-3 after suffering a 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Titans have also lost six straight to the Colts, making this another tough matchup for a team desperately searching for answers.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 6 things to know about Week 6 Original
Oct. 14, 2026, 5:11 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans will try to stop their losing streak when they visit the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season. Tennessee fell to 0-5 after suffering a 26-3 home loss to the Houston Texans in Week 5. Meanwhile, Indianapolis dropped to 2-3 following a 34-22 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Titans now face a familiar AFC South rival that has consistently given them trouble. Here are six things to know ahead of Sunday's matchup. 1.
Tyjae Spears led Tennessee Titans RBs in snaps vs. Texans Original
Oct. 12, 2026, 8:05 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans followed up a 0-4 start to the 2025 NFL season by taking it a step further with a 0-5 start to the 2026 NFL season, after losing to the Houston Texans in Week 5. Their offense continued to sputter, just as it has throughout the majority of their first four games. The result was their lowest point total of the season, which was the same three points they scored on the opening drive of the game in their 26-3 loss.
Tennessee Titans open as 7-point underdogs vs. Colts in Week 6
Oct. 12, 2026, 6:07 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans have begun the 2026 season with a 0-5 record for the first time since they began the 2009 season with a 0-6 record. With as lifeless as they looked in their 26-3 loss against another winless team before their matchup with the Houston Texans, it's hard to have any hope for a turnaround this season. Next up is another divisional foe on the road against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6.
Titans fall to Texans, 26-3: Here's how fans reacted on social media Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans had their first matchup with both teams winless. Also, for the second consecutive year, the Texans dominated the Titans to get their first win and keep Tennessee winless. A common theme from both games was the Titans' abysmal offense. Last season, the Texans shut out the Titans in a 26-0 win after starting the season 0-3.
Titans named among NFL teams with 2 potential trade candidates Original
Oct. 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET We are one month away from the NFL trade deadline, and the rumors are beginning to heat up. The Tennessee Titans, specifically, could have two veterans to watch as the NFL trade deadline approaches. In its list of 10 early NFL trade candidates, Mike Ginnitti of Spotrac identified running back Tony Pollard and wide receiver Calvin Ridley as potential trade options for Tennessee.
Titans elevate Isaiah Oliver from practice squad for Week 5 vs Texans Original
Updated Oct. 10, 2026, 4:27 p.m. ET After another loss to start the season 0-4 for the second straight year, the Tennessee Titans return home to face the also 0-4 Houston Texans. With starting safety Amani Hooker ruled out with a concussion, the Titans' practice squad move this week included a safety. The Titans used only one of their two standard practice squad elevations for the fifth consecutive week. Veteran safety Isaiah Oliver received his first call-up of the season.
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: 3 reasons for optimism in Week 5 Original
Oct. 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans are still searching for their first win of the 2026 NFL season, but Week 5 offers a promising opportunity to get back on track. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just showed that was possible with a huge road win at the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football after beginning the season with a 0-4 record. However, the Houston Texans also enter Sunday's matchup at 0-4 as the AFC South rivals will meet at Nissan Stadium.
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: 3 key matchups in Week 5 Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET Both the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans enter Week 5 desperate for a win. The AFC South rivals are 0-4, making Sunday’s matchup at Nissan Stadium an early-season must-win for two teams that have endured several close losses. The Titans are coming off a 24-18 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, while Houston fell 34-30 to the Dallas Cowboys after giving up the game-winning touchdown with 40 seconds remaining.
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: 6 things to know about Week 5 Original
Oct. 7, 2026, 9:14 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans will meet in Week 5 with both teams searching for their first win of the 2026 NFL season. Tennessee fell to 0-4 after a 24-18 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, while Houston also dropped to 0-4 after suffering a last-second loss to the Dallas Cowboys. While both teams have been competitive despite their records, their Week 5 matchup has plenty at stake. Here are six things to know about the Titans' matchup against the Texans.
Titans' Jeffery Simmons played nearly 100% of the snaps vs. Giants
The Tennessee Titans followed up consecutive losses to begin the 2026 NFL season with another close loss to the New York Giants in Week 3. The first half told the same story for the third week in a row for their offense, scoring zero points this time. However, QB Cam Ward got into a rhythm in the second half, but couldn't finish off the late rally.
Carnell Tate continued leading Titans WRs in snaps vs. Ravens Original
Oct. 5, 2026, 8:05 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans followed up a 0-4 start to the 2025 NFL season with another 0-4 start to the 2026 NFL season, after losing to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. Their offense got off to a faster start than in their previous three games, but failed to convert critical opportunities to keep the game close in the first half. After scoring only 10 points for most of the game, a late touchdown and two-point conversion made their 18-point total seem more reasonable.
Tennessee Titans open as 6.5-point underdogs vs. Texans in Week 5
Oct. 5, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET Another 0-4 record stares down the Tennessee Titans as they prepare to face another 0-4 team, the Houston Texans, in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. It was just last season that these same two teams faced each other in a battle between two 0-3 teams in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season. The Texans won that game 26-0 as they turned around their season and made a divisional-round playoff appearance, while the Titans finished with one of the worst records in the NFL at 3-14.
Titans fall 24-18 to Ravens: Here's how fans reacted on social media Original
Oct. 4, 2026, 4:56 p.m. ET The Tennessee Titans entered their Week 4 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens looking to avoid a second consecutive 0-4 start to begin a regular season. However, several miscues were their demise once again as the Ravens defeated the Titans 24-18. An early Cam Ward interception on the second play of the game helped the Ravens take an early 7-0 lead, but the Titans responded with a touchdown drive of their own to tie it up.
Titans elevate offensive line help from practice squad for Week 4 vs Ravens Original
Oct. 3, 2026, 2:26 p.m. ET Following a second consecutive close loss, with the New York Giants beating Tennessee in Week 3, the Titans head to Baltimore to take on the 2-1 Ravens in Week 4. With injuries affecting their right guard position, they made an obvious practice squad elevation move for this week. The Titans used only one of their two standard practice squad elevations this week, with guard Drew Moss receiving the call-up.
Titans vs Ravens: 3 reasons for optimism in Week 4 Original
Oct. 2, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans enter Week 4 still searching for their first win, but their 0-3 record doesn't tell the entire story. Tennessee has lost two of its first three games by one score, including a 12-7 defeat to the New York Giants in Week 3. Now, the Titans face a 2-1 Baltimore Ravens team coming off a last-second victory over the Dallas Cowboys. It's a difficult matchup, but Tennessee still has reasons to believe it can compete in Baltimore. 1.
Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens: 6 things to know about Week 4
The Tennessee Titans are off to yet another 0-3 start, their third consecutive with such a start. This time, they have back-to-back last second losses against NFC East teams to try to rebound from. Cam Ward threw an interception in the end zone during the final seconds against the Giants and will now face their most difficult challenge thus far against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens enter Week 4 at 2-1 after a last-second victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil.
Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens: 6 things to know about Week 4 Original
Sept. 30, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET The Tennessee Titans are off to yet another 0-3 start, their third consecutive with such a start. This time, they have back-to-back last second losses against NFC East teams to try to rebound from. Cam Ward threw an interception in the end zone during the final seconds against the Giants and will now face their most difficult challenge thus far against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens enter Week 4 at 2-1 after a last-second victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil.
Titans' offense tied a franchise low in Week 3 loss to Giants
The Tennessee Titans’ offensive struggles reached a new low in Week 3, after nearly reaching it in Week 1 of this same season. During Sunday’s 12-7 loss to the New York Giants, Tennessee managed just 54 yards of total offense in the first half, tying the fewest first-half yards the franchise has recorded since at least 2010. The Titans also had only one first down before halftime.
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