{
  "id": 15484221,
  "title": "Titans get first win of 2026, beat Colts 26-20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/titans-get-first-win-of-2026-beat-colts-26-20",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T20:18:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/titans-first-win-2026-beat-201829578.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, the Tennessee Titans secured their first victory of the 2026 season, defeating division rival Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 26-20. This win marked a significant milestone for both the team and head coach Robert Saleh, as well as Colts head coach Shane Steichen and General Manager Chris Ballard.\n\nThe Titans' strong defensive performance played a crucial role in their victory, coupled with timely special teams plays. After the game was tied at 13-13 early in the fourth quarter due to Carnell Tate's first career touchdown reception, the Titans took a 20-13 lead through a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.\n\nDespite the Colts responding with a 4-yard touchdown from Jonathan Taylor, the Titans capitalized on a big kick return to set up a go-ahead field goal. This led to another field goal and a six-point lead, proving to be a decisive margin. Tennessee's defense contributed three takeaways throughout the game, including two interceptions by Daniel Jones and a fumble by Jonathan Taylor.\n\nThe Titans' impressive performance was highlighted by their ability to outlast Indianapolis's 399 total yards compared to their 186. While the Colts had 24 first downs to the Titans' 11, Daniel Jones managed to throw for 269 yards, including a touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed for 30 yards on three carries.\n\nOn the other hand, Cam Ward completed 11-of-22 passes for 102 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. Tony Pollard contributed 76 yards on 19 carries, including a touchdown, and six catches for 57 yards. Carnell Tate led the Titans' receivers with 70 yards on six catches.\n\nWith this win, the 1-5 Titans will face the 4-2 Browns at home next week. Meanwhile, the Colts find themselves at a challenging start, sitting at 2-4. As Ballard's contract year concludes and Steichen's coaching tenure remains uncertain following three unsuccessful postseason appearances, both men are under increasing scrutiny regarding their job security.",
  "summary": "The seats for G.M. Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen got hotter with the loss that dropped the Colts to 2-4.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Where to watch Packers vs. Cowboys: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for NFL 'Sunday Night Football'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/where-to-watch-packers-vs-cowboys-channel-live-stream-time-schedule",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:30:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Titans use special teams plays and defense to rally past Colts 26-20 for 1st win of the season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/titans-use-special-teams-plays-and-defense-to-rally-past-colts-26-20-15491071",
        "published": "2026-10-18T20:58:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}