Seahawks hold narrow lead over Titans in preseason contest
Seattle’s first-quarter surge has been met with a steady response from Tennessee’s kicking game, keeping the preseason score tight in the final quarter.
The Seattle Seahawks maintain a 16-12 lead over the Tennessee Titans with 9:07 remaining in the fourth quarter of their preseason match. The contest, played on 23 August 2026, has seen the home side rely heavily on special teams to keep the game competitive against Seattle’s early offensive production.
Seattle generated all of its points in the first quarter, establishing a significant cushion early in the game. The Seahawks’ output was anchored by a 36-yard passing touchdown from Drew Lock to Elijah Arroyo, followed by a 69-yard rushing touchdown by Jacardia Wright. Although the extra point attempt following Wright’s score failed, Seattle extended its advantage with a 48-yard field goal by Jason Myers before the end of the first period.
Tennessee’s response has been defined by the accuracy of kicker Joey Slye, who has converted three field goals to narrow the margin. Slye successfully kicked attempts of 55, 33, and 43 yards, providing the Titans with their only points in the contest. The strategy has kept the game within striking distance despite a limited offensive output from the Titans’ regulars.
The Titans’ starting quarterback, Will Levis, has struggled to find rhythm, completing three of eight passes for 15 yards. The most recent play of the game saw Levis throw an incomplete short pass to wide receiver Xavier Restrepo. With the ball on the 36-yard line and facing a third-and-three situation, the Seahawks are currently driving to extend their lead.
Injury concerns have loomed over both squads, with several players listed as questionable for the remainder of the game. For Seattle, Bud Clark and Emanuel Wilson are both listed as questionable due to leg and hamstring issues, respectively. On the Tennessee side, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and running back Kalel Mullings are also listed as questionable, with Trubisky dealing with a biceps issue and Mullings with a hip injury.
The preseason record currently stands at 0-1 for the Seahawks and 1-0 for the Titans. As the clock winds down, the outcome will likely be determined by whether Seattle can convert their current drive or if Tennessee can force a turnover to seal the result.
