Titans edge 49ers 19-13 in NFL preseason opener at Levi's Stadium
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The Tennessee Titans faced the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason opener on August 13, winning 19-13 at Levi's Stadium. The Titans starters performed well early, tying their first six series with the 49ers' backups at 7-7. QB Cam Ward led an impressive 95-yard touchdown drive but struggled overall with completion accuracy. Defense raised concerns as the Titans secondary faced challenges against the 49ers' depth receivers. Looking ahead, the Titans plan to practice in Nashville before facing the Seattle Seahawks on August 21 in joint sessions, followed by another preseason game on August 23.
- •Titans starters played 21 offensive and 24 defensive snaps.
- •Cam Ward completed 5 of 12 passes for 43 yards.
- •Titans defense struggled against 49ers' third-string quarterback Kurtis Rourke.
- •Will Levis had 42 passing yards and 22 rushing yards in the second half.
- •Titans face the Seahawks in joint practices on August 21.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — What happened in Titans preseason game vs 49ers, what actually mattered
"The Tennessee Titans battled against the San Francisco 49ers in their NFL preseason opener. Here's what actually mattered from the game.
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