Titans rally to edge Seahawks 19-16 in preseason clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Tennessee Titans rallied from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in a preseason game on Sunday night in Nashville. A late 2-yard touchdown run by D'Ernest Johnson helped the Titans secure the comeback victory, while Joey Slye contributed four field goals. Seattle initially took a 16-3 lead with key contributions from Drew Lock and Jacardia Wright, but the Titans responded with disciplined play, overcoming several early penalties and turnovers. The Seahawks, who rested their starters, struggled with injuries during the game. Seattle will conclude its preseason against Kansas City on Friday, while the Titans host Chicago on Saturday.
- •D'Ernest Johnson scores a pivotal touchdown with 5:45 left.
- •Joey Slye kicks four field goals, including a 55-yarder.
- •Seattle led 16-3 before Titans' comeback.
- •Injuries sidelined key players for Seattle.
- •Next games: Titans vs. Bears, Seahawks vs. Chiefs.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Titans overcome 13-point deficit to beat starter-less Seahawks, 19-16
"D'Ernest Johnson had a 2-yard touchdown run with 5:45 left to help the Tennessee Titans overcome a 13-point deficit Sunday night and beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in a preseason game. Joey Slye kicked four field goals, including a long of 55 yards, as the Titans (2-0) gave coach Robert Saleh a win in his preseason home debut. Slye chipped away at a lead built by Seattle's backups with coach Mike Macdonald resting his starters after a joint practice with the Seahawks' preseason finale Friday night.
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