Overview
- Tennessee beat Seattle 19-16 on Sunday night but the Titans’ starters were outscored 16-3 during their early possessions against Seattle’s second- and third-string units, leaving troubling tape on the top defense and offense.
- Seattle’s backup offense produced the game’s most explosive plays as Drew Lock completed 12-of-14 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown and Jacardia Wright broke a 69-yard run, highlighting depth on offense despite the final score.
- Seattle confirmed multiple injuries that will affect depth with head coach Mike Macdonald saying rookie safety Bud Clark has a broken ankle and will miss multiple months while lineman Mason Richman and receiver Jake Bobo also suffered serious injuries.
- The Titans’ operational miscues were costly: they were flagged 11 times for 100 yards, had penalties erase an interception and a touchdown, and left several red-zone chances as field goals instead of touchdowns.
- Pro Football Focus graded linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. as Tennessee’s top performer (92.8) and both clubs will use this game plus upcoming preseason reps, including Tennessee’s Aug. 29 finale and the Aug. 30 roster cutdown, to settle depth and 53-man decisions.