Titans rest starters in preseason loss to Bears at Nissan Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Tennessee Titans fell 24-15 to the Chicago Bears in their final preseason game on August 29, 2026. Coach Robert Saleh decided to rest most starters, including key players like Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons. Several expected contributors played, but the Titans' defense struggled, giving up a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago's opening drive. Quarterback Will Levis completed 14 of 22 passes for 143 yards in what could be his final game with the team. Joey Slye made 11 field goals over the preseason, but the Titans' offense failed to convert drives into touchdowns.
- •Titans finished the preseason with a 24-15 loss to the Bears.
- •Most starters rested, including Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons.
- •Will Levis started at quarterback, throwing for 143 yards.
- •Titans defense allowed a 97-yard touchdown on the Bears' first play.
- •Joey Slye made all 11 field goals in the preseason.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Wise call for Titans to rest key players for meaningless preseason finale | Estes
"The third and final preseason game ended up being the least significant for the 2026 Tennessee Titans. Now, it's time for the real thing.
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