Titans just do sufficient, pull out nail-biting 26-20 win over Colts

The s performed laborious and, in the long run, received the ball bouncing their approach for a nail-biting 26-20 win over the s in Week 6.

The Titans' offense was on the coronary heart of the frustration and, as soon as once more, couldn't get going within the first half, working solely 20 performs and being utterly dominated by the Colts' protection. The Titans lack an id, and their conservative, run-heavy first-half method solely gave Indianapolis discipline place and time of possession.

They performed higher within the second half, however it was nonetheless a tough outing for Cam Ward and his offense. Ward did join with Carnell Tate for his first NFL landing, however it was nonetheless inconsistent, with missed alternatives,

The Titans' protection did its job, forcing a number of turnovers, preserving the Colts' offense in examine, and, most significantly, making performs when wanted. Jeffery Simmons led the way in which with six whole tackles, two sacks, a pressured fumble, and a fumble restoration, however the unit received stable performances from many gamers and closed out the Colts for the Titans' first win of 2026.

It wasn't the prettiest of wins, however the Titans did simply sufficient to capitalize and finish their AFC South dropping streak.

Ultimate Rating: Titans 26, Colts 20

Keys to the Recreation

• First half lull: The Titans offense was inept in each part and couldn't get something going within the air or on the bottom. Brian Daboll's offense was once more overly conservative and predictable, did not capitalize on the momentum the protection gave it, and went into halftime down 13-0. This has plagued the Titans all season, and should be addressed.
• Protection: The Titans' protection pressured three turnovers, which utterly shifted the sport's momentum and gave Tennessee's offense an opportunity to come back alive and pull out a win. On prime of the three turnovers, the defensive entrance, led by Jeffery Simmons, recorded six sacks and harassed Daniel Jones all afternoon.
• Particular groups set the tone: The Titans began the second half with a giant kickoff-coverage play that jump-started the comeback. Add an enormous punt return by Chimere Dike and a blocked punt recovered by Femi Oladejo for a landing, and so they performed a large position within the victory.

It was over when…

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones tried a last-second Hail Mary, and the ball fell incomplete when the clock hit all zeroes.

Gamers of the Recreation

• S Amani Hooker: Hooker was in all places within the first half and saved the Titans' protection afloat because the offense struggled. He additionally made an important first-half interception that ended a drive. Hooker completed the sport main Tennessee with 13 tackles (seven solo) and the interception.
• DT Jeffery Simmons: Simmons was not solely the emotional chief, however he additionally helped spark the win with six whole tackles, two sacks, a pressured fumble, and a fumble restoration that arrange Cam Ward and the offense for his or her first factors of the sport.
• Ok Joey Slye: Slye was clutch, making all his kicks, together with each fourth-quarter makes an attempt that proved to be the distinction within the sport.
• WR Carnell Tate: Tate led the Titans' receivers in targets and receptions, pulling in six balls for 70 yards and his first NFL landing.

Accidents

Tennessee didn’t undergo any notable accidents. There have been some bumps and bruises, however the entire gamers that began, completed the sport.

What's subsequent?

Titans head coach Robert Saleh will meet with reporters on Monday afternoon to wrap up the week and set the stage for Week 7. Choose gamers could also be made out there after Saleh's press convention.

Tennessee will return to apply on Wednesday forward of a Week 7 sport in opposition to the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled for Midday CDT.

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