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Titans Beat Colts 26-20 for Saleh’s First Win

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 for their first 2026 win.
The victory gave Robert Saleh his first win as Titans head coach.
Tennessee’s defense forced three turnovers, recorded six sacks, and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown.
Kicker Joey Slye made 49-yard and 56-yard field goals that sealed the win.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, the expansion Houston Texans recorded their inaugural victory, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 19–10 in Week 1. Head coach Dom Capers celebrated the win, while rookie quarterback David Carr completed 12 of 23 passes for 144 yards, and the defense forced two turnovers. Like that breakthrough, the 2026 Titans, guided by first-year coach Robert Saleh, secured a 26–20 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts, highlighted by Joey Slye’s 49- and 56-yard field goals. These debut victories illustrate how fresh leadership can immediately reshape team performance, prompting franchises to prioritize coaching hires for rapid competitive impact.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 for their first 2026 win.
The victory gave Robert Saleh his first win as Titans head coach.
Tennessee’s defense forced three turnovers, recorded six sacks, and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown.
Kicker Joey Slye made 49-yard and 56-yard field goals that sealed the win.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

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