The Tennessee Titans defeated the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in their 2026 NFL preseason matchup on August 23, 2026, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Seattle jumped out to a 16-3 first-quarter lead, but Tennessee responded by scoring the final 16 points of the game to complete the comeback.
The game featured strong preseason performances from several young players. Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward started and completed 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards, while Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock threw for 103 yards and a touchdown. Titans kicker Joey Slye converted all four of his field-goal attempts, and D’Ernest Johnson scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Match Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans |
| Date | August 23, 2026 |
| Competition | 2026 NFL Preseason |
| Week | Preseason Week 2 |
| Venue | Nissan Stadium |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Final Score | Titans 19, Seahawks 16 |
| Seahawks Record | 0-2 |
| Titans Record | 2-0 |
Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Quarter | Seattle Seahawks | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 16 | 3 |
| 2nd Quarter | 0 | 6 |
| 3rd Quarter | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 0 | 10 |
| Final | 16 | 19 |
Seattle dominated the opening quarter. Drew Lock connected with Elijah Arroyo on a 36-yard touchdown pass, and Jacardia Wright followed with a spectacular 69-yard rushing touchdown. Jason Myers added a 48-yard field goal. Tennessee’s only first-quarter points came from Joey Slye’s 55-yard field goal.
The Titans gradually closed the gap with Slye field goals before taking the lead in the fourth quarter. D’Ernest Johnson’s two-yard touchdown run with 5:45 remaining gave Tennessee its first lead at 19-16.
Tennessee Titans Quarterback Stats
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | 8/12 | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Levis | 4/9 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | 7/9 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | 2/2 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 21/32 | 149 | 0 | 0 |
Cam Ward started the game and played three series with Tennessee’s first-team offense. He completed 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards without a touchdown or interception. His biggest completion was a 33-yard pass to Tony Pollard.
Mitchell Trubisky completed 7 of 9 attempts for 49 yards, while Hendon Hooker was perfect on his two pass attempts for 35 yards. Will Levis completed 4 of 9 passes for 15 yards.
Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Stats
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Lock | 12/14 | 103 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | 6/11 | 52 | 0 | 2 |
| Team Total | 18/25 | 134 | 1 | 2 |
Seattle rested starting quarterback Sam Darnold and used Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe. Lock was highly efficient, completing 12 of 14 passes for 103 yards and one touchdown.
Milroe took over after halftime but struggled to maintain Seattle’s early momentum. He finished with 52 passing yards and threw two interceptions. Anthony Hill Jr. and Derrick Canteen recorded the interceptions for Tennessee.
Tennessee Titans Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Chestnut | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 0 | 15 |
| Michael Carter | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 |
| D’Ernest Johnson | 10 | 25 | 2.5 | 1 | 7 |
| Tony Pollard | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Hendon Hooker | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 0 | — |
| Will Levis | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | — |
| Team Total | 36 | 128 | 3.6 | 1 | 15 |
Julius Chestnut led Tennessee with 48 rushing yards on eight carries. He also contributed three receptions for 24 yards. Michael Carter added 28 rushing yards, while D’Ernest Johnson carried the ball 10 times for 25 yards and scored the decisive touchdown.
Tony Pollard had a limited workload with only two carries for 12 yards, but his 33-yard reception from Ward was Tennessee’s longest completion of the preseason through two games.
Seattle Seahawks Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacardia Wright | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 1 | 69 |
| Jalen Milroe | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Anthony Hankerson | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Drew Lock | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Team Total | 19 | 117 | 6.2 | 1 | 69 |
Jacardia Wright delivered one of the game’s biggest plays. He broke through for a 69-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and finished with 81 yards on eight carries. His 10.1 yards-per-carry average was the highest among Seattle’s primary runners.
Despite Wright’s explosive performance, Seattle’s offense became less productive after the opening quarter. The Titans held the Seahawks to only 58 total yards in the second half.
Tennessee Titans Receiving Stats
| Receiver | Receptions | Yards | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | 1 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Julius Chestnut | 3 | 24 | 0 | 16 |
| Joel Wilson | 3 | 20 | 0 | 15 |
| Tyren Montgomery | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Elic Ayomanor | 2 | 16 | 0 | 13 |
| Wan’Dale Robinson | 2 | 11 | 0 | — |
| Xavier Restrepo | 2 | 10 | 0 | — |
| Daniel Bellinger | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Tyjae Spears | 3 | 14 | 0 | — |
Tony Pollard produced Tennessee’s longest reception with a 33-yard catch from Cam Ward. Julius Chestnut added 24 receiving yards, while Joel Wilson caught three passes for 20 yards.
Elic Ayomanor caught two passes for 16 yards, including a 13-yard reception from Trubisky. Tyren Montgomery also made a crucial 20-yard reception from Hendon Hooker late in the fourth quarter that helped Tennessee protect its lead.
Seattle Seahawks Receiving Stats
| Receiver | Receptions | Yards | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Arroyo | 2 | 50 | 1 | 36 |
| Montorie Foster Jr. | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Ricky White III | 2 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| Other Seattle receivers | 13 | 38 | 0 | — |
| Team Total | 18 | 134 | 1 | 36 |
Elijah Arroyo was Seattle’s leading receiver, catching two passes for 50 yards and scoring the team’s only passing touchdown. His 36-yard touchdown reception from Drew Lock gave Seattle an early 7-0 lead.
Montorie Foster Jr. added a 24-yard catch, while Ricky White III finished with two receptions for 22 yards.
Key Player Performances
Joey Slye’s Perfect Kicking Performance
Joey Slye was a major factor in Tennessee’s comeback. He converted all four of his field-goal attempts, connecting from 55, 33, 40 and 43 yards. His 55-yard kick came in the first quarter, while the 43-yarder put Tennessee within striking distance in the fourth quarter.
Slye had already made four field goals in Tennessee’s preseason opener against San Francisco. With another four against Seattle, he became the first NFL player since the beginning of the 2017 preseason to make at least four field goals in consecutive preseason games.
Jacardia Wright’s 69-Yard Touchdown
Jacardia Wright provided Seattle’s biggest offensive highlight. His 69-yard touchdown run came with 5:53 remaining in the first quarter and extended Seattle’s advantage to 13-3. He finished with 81 yards on eight carries.
D’Ernest Johnson Scores the Game-Winning Touchdown
D’Ernest Johnson finished the comeback with a two-yard touchdown run with 5:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. The score gave Tennessee an 18-16 advantage before Slye’s extra point made it 19-16.
Johnson finished with 25 rushing yards on 10 carries. His touchdown was Tennessee’s only offensive touchdown of the game.
Anthony Hill Jr. Makes a Defensive Impact
Rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. recorded a team-high seven tackles and intercepted Jalen Milroe in the second half. The interception was the first preseason pick by a Titans rookie since Amani Hooker’s interception against Pittsburgh in August 2023.
Derrick Canteen also intercepted Milroe late in the fourth quarter, helping Tennessee close out the victory.
Team Comparison and Game Statistics
| Statistic | Seahawks | Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 251 | 277 |
| Passing Yards | 134 | 149 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 128 |
| Total Plays | 46 | 71 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| First Downs | — | — |
| Time of Possession | 25:54 | 34:06 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Penalties | 14 | 11 |
| Penalty Yards | 129 | 100 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
The Seahawks actually averaged more yards per play, but Tennessee ran 71 offensive plays compared with Seattle’s 46 and controlled possession for more than 34 minutes. The most important statistical difference was turnovers: Seattle committed three, while Tennessee finished without a turnover.
Tennessee also held Seattle to just four first downs and 58 total yards in the second half, allowing the Titans to complete their comeback.
Final Score and Key Takeaways
The Tennessee Titans vs Seattle Seahawks 19-16 after overcoming a 16-3 first-quarter deficit. Seattle scored 16 points in the opening period but failed to score during the final three quarters.
The Titans’ comeback was built around Joey Slye’s four field goals, a strong turnover margin, and improved defensive play after halftime. Cam Ward completed 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards, while D’Ernest Johnson supplied the decisive rushing touchdown.
For Seattle, Drew Lock delivered an efficient first half, Jacardia Wright produced an 81-yard rushing performance, and Elijah Arroyo scored on a 36-yard reception. However, Jalen Milroe’s two interceptions contributed to Seattle’s inability to hold its early lead.
Conclusion
The Titans’ 19-16 victory over the Seahawks was a comeback preseason performance highlighted by special teams and defense. Tennessee fell behind by 13 points in the first quarter but steadily reduced the deficit before taking the lead with D’Ernest Johnson’s fourth-quarter touchdown.
Cam Ward received another opportunity to work with the first-team offense, while several Titans depth players produced useful performances. Joey Slye remained perfect on his field-goal attempts, and Tennessee’s defense forced three Seattle turnovers.
Seattle’s opening quarter showed plenty of offensive explosiveness, particularly from Drew Lock, Elijah Arroyo and Jacardia Wright. However, the Seahawks could not sustain that production after halftime. The result moved Tennessee to 2-0 in the 2026 preseason while Seattle fell to 0-2.
FAQs
1. What was the final score between the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks?
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 in the 2026 preseason game at Nissan Stadium.
2. How did Cam Ward perform against the Seahawks?
Cam Ward completed 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He played three series with Tennessee’s first-team offense.
3. Who was the Seahawks’ leading rusher?
Jacardia Wright led Seattle with 81 rushing yards on eight carries, including a 69-yard touchdown run.
4. How many field goals did Joey Slye make?
Joey Slye made all four of his field-goal attempts, including kicks from 55, 33, 40 and 43 yards.
5. Who scored the Titans’ game-winning touchdown?
D’Ernest Johnson scored the game-winning touchdown on a two-yard rushing play with 5:45 remaining in the fourth quarter.
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