{
  "id": 15491071,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T20:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/18/titans-use-special-teams-plays-and-defense-to-rally-past-colts-26-20-for-1st-win-of-the-season"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a hard-fought effort, the Tennessee Titans secured their first victory of the season with a 26-20 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts. The Titans' special teams and defensive exploits were pivotal in their comeback, ending a six-game losing streak in the rivalry.\n\nA spectacular 58-yard punt return by Tennessee set up their first touchdown, followed by a blocked punt return for another score. Joey Slye contributed with a 49-yard field goal with just two minutes remaining in the game.\n\nDefensively, Tennessee displayed dominance, recording six sacks and three takeaways. The Colts' offense struggled, managing only three scoring drives in the contest and settling for three field goals. Daniel Jones completed 22 of 42 passes for 269 yards and two interceptions, while Jonathan Taylor ran for 94 yards and one touchdown, and Keenan Allen contributed 82 receiving yards.\n\nThe Titans' breakthrough came when Jeffery Simmons forced a fumble on the Colts' first play of the second half, leading to a 29-yard field goal. Joey Slye then added two more field goals in the third quarter, bringing Tennessee to the brink. Chimere Dike's long punt return set up a tying touchdown for Tony Pollard, and after forcing a punt, Oluwafemi Oladejo returned a blocked punt for a 14-yard score, giving the Titans a 20-13 lead.\n\nDespite a late comeback from the Colts, including a 4-yard run by Jonathan Taylor, Tennessee's Joey Slye sealed the win with a 44-yard field goal, sealing a crucial victory for the young franchise.",
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        "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"
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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."
}