Titans secure first victory of 2026 season against Colts, 26-20
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Tennessee Titans achieved their first win of the 2026 NFL season, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 on Sunday. The Titans utilized a strong defensive performance and special teams plays, including a blocked punt returned for a touchdown. Indianapolis managed to outgain Tennessee in total yards, but the Titans' defense secured three turnovers, leading to critical scoring opportunities. The Colts' struggles continue, now standing at 2-4 for the season, raising concerns for head coach Shane Steichen and General Manager Chris Ballard as they face potential job insecurity. The Titans, now 1-5, will host the Cleveland Browns next week.
- •Titans earn first win of the season, improving to 1-5.
- •Colts drop to 2-4, increasing pressure on their coaching staff.
- •Titans' defense forces three turnovers, including two interceptions.
- •Head coach Robert Saleh and the Titans face the Browns next week.
- •Colts outgained Titans in total yards, 399 to 186.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Titans rally from 13 down to stun Colts for first win of season
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Titans do just enough, pull out nail-biting 26-20 win over Colts
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Titans defeat Colts, 26-20: Here's how fans reacted on social media
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Titans get first win of 2026, beat Colts 26-20
"Tennessee was winless and trailing at halftime. A blocked punt, a fourth-quarter touchdown and two late field goals helped the Titans leave Indianapolis with a 26–20 victory.
"The Tennessee Titans won their first game by defeating the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 6 matchup. Here's how fans reacted online.
"The Tennessee Titans secured their first 2026 win by overcoming a slow start to defeat the Indianapolis Colts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 8:47 PMTitans rally from 13 down to stun Colts for first win of season
Tennessee was winless and trailing at halftime. A blocked punt, a fourth-quarter touchdown and two late field goals helped the Titans leave Indianapolis with a 26–20 victory.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 8:38 PMTitans do just enough, pull out nail-biting 26-20 win over Colts
The Tennessee Titans secured their first 2026 win by overcoming a slow start to defeat the Indianapolis Colts.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 8:36 PMTitans defeat Colts, 26-20: Here's how fans reacted on social media
The Tennessee Titans won their first game by defeating the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 6 matchup. Here's how fans reacted online.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 8:18 PMTitans get first win of 2026, beat Colts 26-20
The seats for G.M. Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen got hotter with the loss that dropped the Colts to 2-4.
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