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Titans beat 49ers 19-13 in preseason opener

8/14/2026

Summary

Titans Beat 49ers

The Titans defeated the 49ers 19-13 in a preseason opener at Levi’s Stadium.
Head coach Robert Saleh made his debut, guiding the Titans to a win on his former 49ers stomping grounds.
Kicker Joey Slye accounted for all 19 points with field goals of 39, 55, 53 and 58 yards.
Titans ran about 20 plays before inserting backups, while the 49ers fielded backup quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who had thrown an interception in a joint practice.

Summary

Purdy Chasing Record

Brock Purdy is on pace to break the all-time passer-rating record, needing 147 more attempts to qualify, likely by Week 5.
His 104.0 rating leads the league, with ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky ranking him ninth in ball placement and eighth in pocket presence and noting a 10.7% off-target rate, the league’s fourth-best.
The 49ers added veteran Mike Evans, drafted De’Zhaun Stribling, and may have Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle back for Week 1.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the San Francisco 49ers captured Super Bowl XXIX, defeating the San Diego Chargers 49-26 in a dominant performance. Quarterback Steve Young threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns, while the franchise posted a 13-3 record and $1.2 billion revenue. Now, Titans coach Robert Saleh, a former 49ers assistant, led Tennessee to a 19-13 win at Levi’s Stadium, with kicker Joey Slye nailing four long field goals. The 49ers rely on Brock Purdy’s rising passer rating and veteran Mike Evans, echoing past quarterback turnovers and the franchise’s continual quest for another championship.

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Titans Beat 49ers

The Titans defeated the 49ers 19-13 in a preseason opener at Levi’s Stadium.
Head coach Robert Saleh made his debut, guiding the Titans to a win on his former 49ers stomping grounds.
Kicker Joey Slye accounted for all 19 points with field goals of 39, 55, 53 and 58 yards.
Titans ran about 20 plays before inserting backups, while the 49ers fielded backup quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who had thrown an interception in a joint practice.

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