Overview
- The preseason game in Nashville on Sunday night ended 19-16 for the Tennessee Titans but saw Seattle’s backups outscore Tennessee’s starters 16-3 in the opening possessions, exposing early defensive breakdowns.
- Tennessee’s operation suffered 11 penalties for 100 yards, a negated interception and a wiped-out touchdown, and starter-level mistakes included an offensive fumble by Cam Ward despite his 8-for-12, 69-yard outing.
- Seattle’s second-team offense supplied the big plays: Drew Lock completed 12 of 14 for 103 yards and a touchdown, tight end Elijah Arroyo caught the scoring pass, and Jacardia Wright broke an untouched 69-yard run.
- Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed serious injuries for Seattle’s young contributors — rookie safety Bud Clark has a broken ankle, Mason Richman likely has a long-term injury, and Jake Bobo suffered a season-ending knee injury in joint practice — immediately altering Seattle’s depth needs.
- With roster cutdowns due Aug. 30 and one preseason game left, coaches will weigh the tape on Tennessee’s starters, evaluate emerging players such as Anthony Hill Jr., and reshuffle Seattle’s backup plans and special-teams roles as a result of the injuries.