That preseason 'win' was alarming for the Titans, huh?

August 24, 2026 - 09:09

The final score of the preseason game between Seattle and Tennessee looked like a routine exhibition result, but the way it happened has raised real concerns for the Titans. Seattle's second and third string players went out and physically controlled the game, especially in the trenches. It was not a close, back-and-forth affair. It was a one-sided beatdown that left Tennessee's coaching staff with more questions than answers.

The most alarming part was that Tennessee's starters, particularly on the offensive line, could not generate any push against Seattle's reserves. The running game went nowhere, and the pocket collapsed within two seconds on almost every dropback. For a team that wants to establish a physical identity, that is a terrible sign. You expect your first unit to at least hold its own against the other team's backups. They did not come close.

There were also communication breakdowns in the secondary, with receivers running free over the middle. The tackling was sloppy, and the defense looked a step slow. Preseason results do not count in the standings, but the effort and execution matter. If the Titans cannot handle Seattle's depth players, what happens when they face a real offense in the regular season? The coaching staff has to fix this quickly, or the season could get ugly before it even starts.