Titans Beat Colts for First 2026 Win
16 sourcesUpdated Oct 21, 20261 min read
The Tennessee Titans earned their first win of the season by beating the Indianapolis Colts, turning three takeaways and a blocked-punt return for a touchdown into a divisional victory. Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, while Tennessee’s defense sacked him six times; the Colts nevertheless outgained the Titans but could not overcome their turnovers and special-teams mistakes. The loss dropped Indianapolis to 2-4 and intensified questions about the job security of head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard.
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Even with the loss, Indianapolis moved the ball well but the mistakes on special teams and turnovers decided it.
Colts dropping to 2-4 makes it hard to see how Steichen keeps his job if the defense keeps giving up easy scores.
Titans needed those three turnovers and the blocked punt to finally get a win after being outgained all game.
