Titans Storm Back To Stun Colts 26-20, Earn First Win Of Season

INDIANAPOLIS – The Tennessee Titans won their first game of the season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts, 26-20, by overcoming a 13-point deficit.

 

Overview

Both teams got off to a slow start, but the Colts found their rhythm in the second quarter.

Indianapolis scored 13 unanswered points behind Daniel Jones’ arm. He went 5-of-6 for 31 yards and a touchdown in the second quarter to give the Colts a 13-0 lead at halftime.

Tennessee turned things around in the second half. The Titans scored 20 unanswered points to take the lead. They held on to win despite a late Indianapolis touchdown, thanks to two Joey Slye field goals.

It was an all-around effort from the Titans. Jeffery Simmons and Jermaine Johnson II accounted for four of the team’s six sacks on the day. Carnell Tate led the team with his second-best performance of the season, recording six receptions on seven targets for 70 yards.

Special teams also had their best showing of the season for Tennessee. Chimere Dike had multiple big returns on the day to give the offense good field position. The punt coverage unit also blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown.

 

Positives

• Cardiac Titans: Tennessee overcame a 13-point deficit to win the game.
• Blanket Coverage: Tennessee forced three turnovers on the day, two of which were interceptions.
• Special Teams, Special Plays: Bones Fassel’s unit finished the game with 176 return yards and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.
• 14 Is No. 1: Carnell Tate recorded 70 receiving yards and a touchdown, the first of his career.

Negatives

• No Conversions: Tennessee went 3-of-10 on third downs.
• No Offense: Tennessee totaled 186 yards of offense, its lowest total of the season.

Tennessee will return home to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.