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Titans struggle in defense, fall to Bears in preseason finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Titans struggle in defense, fall to Bears in preseason finale
Summary

The Tennessee Titans concluded their preseason with a loss to the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Saturday night. Backup defenders faltered early, allowing a 97-yard touchdown pass, while the offense struggled to score touchdowns, settling for field goals instead. Heading into halftime, the Titans trailed 14-9 after a mix of field goals from Joey Slye. Despite a fourth-quarter touchdown run by D'Ernest Johnson, the Titans were unable to stop the Bears from controlling the ball late in the game. The Titans now face significant roster decisions as they prepare for final cuts ahead of the regular season.

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  • •Titans finish 2026 preseason with a loss to Bears.
  • •Defense allowed a 97-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
  • •Joey Slye converted three field goals in the first half.
  • •D'Ernest Johnson scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
  • •Tennessee faces roster cuts leading into the regular season.
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  • 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Despite Fourth-Quarter Surge, Titans Fall to Bears to End Preseason
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Backup defenders struggled early and a missed defensive stop sealed the defeat as Tennessee looks toward final roster cuts following a mixed preseason finale in Chicago.

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