Titans reserves secure 19-16 preseason win over Seahawks at Nissan Stadium
After a dominant first quarter by Seattle, Tennessee’s depth squad and special teams unit mounted a comeback to claim the victory.
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in an NFL preseason contest held at Nissan Stadium on 23 August 2026. The match highlighted the importance of depth for the home side, as the Titans’ reserves overcame a significant early deficit to secure the result.
Seattle established control in the opening quarter, scoring all 16 of their points before the end of the first period. The Seahawks’ offensive production included a 36-yard touchdown pass from Drew Lock to Elijah Arroyo and a 69-yard touchdown run by Jarcardia Wright. Although the Seahawks’ extra point attempt following the touchdown run was missed, kicker Jason Myers added a 48-yard field goal to extend the lead to 16-3.
The Titans, whose starters struggled early in the game, relied on their special teams to keep the contest competitive. Kicker Joey Slye converted four field goals throughout the match, including a 55-yard attempt in the first quarter and a 33-yard kick in the second. These efforts reduced the Seahawks’ lead to 16-9 at halftime, with the Titans scoring six points in the second quarter.
The third quarter was scoreless, setting the stage for a fourth-quarter finish. With 14:55 remaining in the final period, Slye kicked a 43-yard field goal to narrow the gap to 16-12. The Titans’ comeback was sealed with 5:45 left in the game when D’Ernest Johnson scored on a two-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful extra point attempt.
Team statistics indicated that the Titans controlled the ball for 34 minutes and 6 seconds, compared to 25 minutes and 54 seconds for Seattle. Tennessee also held a distinct advantage in turnovers, recording none while the Seahawks committed three. The Titans outgained the Seahawks in total yardage, finishing with 277 yards against Seattle’s 251.
According to game data provided by the NFL, the Titans’ offensive line and running back group contributed to their rushing advantage, with Julius Chestnut and D’Ernest Johnson leading the ground attack. The result serves as a positive indicator for the Titans’ bench strength as they prepare for the regular season.
