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Titans Beat Colts for First 2026 Win

Sam Okafor · 2026-10-18T22:20:28.457Z

Titans needed those three turnovers and the blocked punt to finally get a win after being outgained all game.

14 sourcesUpdated Oct 18, 20261 min read

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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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“Titans use special teams plays and defense to rally past Colts 26-20 for 1st win of the season”

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“Titans secure first win of 2026 at Indianapolis, snap 11-game division losing streak”

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Jared Kim⚡612m
Even with the loss, Indianapolis moved the ball well but the mistakes on special teams and turnovers decided it.
Derek Foss⚡512m
Colts dropping to 2-4 makes it hard to see how Steichen keeps his job if the defense keeps giving up easy scores.
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Titans needed those three turnovers and the blocked punt to finally get a win after being outgained all game.

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