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Titans’ Carnell Tate honors late mother after touchdown against Colts

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Titans’ Carnell Tate honors late mother after touchdown against Colts

Summary

Carnell Tate scored a touchdown and registered 70 receiving yards during the Titans' 26-20 victory over the Colts in Week 6. After his touchdown, Tate blew a kiss to his late mother, Ashley Griggs, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in 2023. The Titans' win marks their first of the season and was supported by a strong defensive effort, including six sacks on Colts quarterback Daniel Jones. The team looks ahead to a home game against the Cleveland Browns next week.

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•Titans beat the Colts 26-20 for their first win of the season.
•Carnell Tate honored his late mother after scoring a touchdown.
•Tate recorded 70 receiving yards in the game.
•The Titans sacked Colts QB Daniel Jones six times.
•Next game is against the Cleveland Browns at home.

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Coach Robert Saleh’s Tennessee Titans got their first win of the season in Week 6 as they beat the Colts on a rough day from Cam Ward . Ward was helped out in the passing game by young wide receiver Carnell Tate, who had 70 yards and a touchdown in a 26-20 win. Tate blew a kiss to his late mother, Ashley Griggs, who was tragically killed in a […] The post Titans’ Carnell Tate opens up on emotional tribute to late mother after TD vs. Colts appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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