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Titans Use Special Teams Plays and Defense to Rally Past Colts 26-20 for 1st Win of the Season
Joey Slye’s late field goals capped a comeback after Tennessee forced three turnovers and scored on special teams.
- The Tennessee Titans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 on Sunday, overcoming a 13-0 halftime deficit at Lucas Oil Stadium to secure their first win of the season.
- Two critical special teams plays fueled Tennessee's comeback: Chimere Dike's 58-yard punt return set up a touchdown, and a blocked punt returned 14 yards by Oluwafemi Oladejo gave the Titans a 20-13 lead.
- Despite 269 passing yards, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones threw two interceptions in the loss. Titans quarterback Cam Ward completed 11 of 22 passes for 102 yards with one touchdown.
- Kicker Joey Slye secured the victory with a 49-yard field goal with 2:03 remaining, then added a 44-yard field goal after Tennessee got a fourth-down stop to finalize the comeback.
- The 2-4 Colts travel to Minnesota next week facing mounting pressure, while the 1-5 Titans prepare to host the Cleveland Browns seeking to build on their first victory.
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