Titans struggle despite preseason victory over Seahawks at Nissan Stadium
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Tennessee Titans secured a 19-16 preseason victory against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium on August 23. Despite the win, the Titans' starters were outplayed by Seattle's backups, trailing 16-3 during their first three possessions. The defense allowed touchdowns of 36 and 69 yards, while the offense struggled with penalties and production. Titans quarterback Cam Ward completed 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards, showcasing some progress from his last start, though his team remained effective mainly through checkdowns. The Titans prepare for a joint practice with the Chicago Bears on August 27.
- •Titans win 19-16 against Seahawks in preseason opener.
- •Starters were outscored 16-3 on the field by Seattle's backups.
- •Ward completes 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards with dropped passes.
- •Defense allows two long touchdowns; struggles continue.
- •Titans face Bears for joint practice on August 27.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — That preseason 'win' was alarming for the Titans, huh? | Estes
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Titans look ugly in preseason win vs Seahawks. Here's what actually mattered
"The Tennessee Titans struggled to do much of anything worthwhile against the Seattle Seahawks in the preseason home opener, playing starters against Seattle's backups.
"The Seattle Seahawks' backups went out and dominated in a preseason game that was embarrassing for Tennessee Titans' first-string units.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:25 AMThat preseason 'win' was alarming for the Titans, huh? | Estes
The Seattle Seahawks' backups went out and dominated in a preseason game that was embarrassing for Tennessee Titans' first-string units.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:10 AMTitans look ugly in preseason win vs Seahawks. Here's what actually mattered
The Tennessee Titans struggled to do much of anything worthwhile against the Seattle Seahawks in the preseason home opener, playing starters against Seattle's backups.
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