Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis

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Q2 11:07TDINDMo Alie-Cox 1 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader Kick)0–7
Q2 2:06FGINDSpencer Shrader 23 Yd Field Goal0–10
Q2 0:11FGINDSpencer Shrader 47 Yd Field Goal0–13
Q3 13:30FGTENJoey Slye 29 Yd Field Goal3–13
Q3 3:21FGTENJoey Slye 56 Yd Field Goal6–13
Q4 13:00TDTENCarnell Tate 8 Yd pass from Cam Ward (Joey Slye Kick)13–13
Q4 10:17TDTENOluwafemi Oladejo 14 Yd return of blocked punt (J.Slye kick)20–13
Q4 5:32TDINDJonathan Taylor 4 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)20–20
Q4 2:03FGTENJoey Slye 49 Yd Field Goal23–20
Q4 0:43FGTENJoey Slye 44 Yd Field Goal26–20

Recap

On October 18, 2026, the Tennessee Titans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tennessee erased a 13-0 halftime deficit to earn its first victory of the season.

Joey Slye kicked a 49-yard field goal with 2:03 remaining to put the Titans ahead 23-20. He added another field goal before Tennessee's defense delivered the closing stop.

The Titans scored 20 consecutive points during their comeback before Indianapolis tied the game. Their defense forced 3 turnovers and collected 6 sacks, keeping the turnaround within reach.

Special teams also contributed a touchdown when Julius Chestnut blocked a punt in the fourth quarter. Oluwafemi Oladejo returned it 14 yards for the score.

Tennessee scored on all 5 of its second-half offensive possessions. Slye made 4 field goals during that half, while Cam Ward connected with Carnell Tate for a touchdown.

The Titans improved to 1-5 and gave Robert Saleh his first victory as their head coach.

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Game stats

Statistic	Tennessee Titans	Indianapolis Colts
First downs	11	24
Total yards	186	399
Net passing yards	102	234
Rushing yards	84	165
Yards per play	4.1	5.1
Third-down conversions	3-10	7-15
Fourth-down conversions	0-0	1-3
Red-zone conversions	1-2	2-4
Turnovers	1	3
Penalties–yards	8-54	5-61
Time of possession	21:28	38:32

Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts — NFL Game Analysis

Tennessee Titans defeated Indianapolis Colts 26–20, a 6-point margin. Indianapolis Colts led in total offense, 399 to 186. Indianapolis Colts led in rushing yards, 165 to 84. Tennessee Titans committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 3. Tennessee Titans converted 3 of 10 third downs; Indianapolis Colts converted 7 of 15.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

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Tennessee Titans

Passing

#1Cam Ward

Rushing

#20Tony Pollard
#1Cam Ward
#2Tyjae Spears

Receiving

#14Carnell Tate
#4Wan'Dale Robinson
#2Tyjae Spears
#5Elic Ayomanor
#20Tony Pollard
#0Calvin Ridley
#82Daniel Bellinger

Defense

#37Amani Hooker
#29Tony Adams
#53Anthony Hill Jr.
#33Cedric Gray
#98Jeffery Simmons
#26Marcus Harris
#18Cor'Dale Flott
#25Joshua Williams
#28Isaiah Oliver
#50Cody Barton
#38Terrell Burgess
#93Nazir Stackhouse
#11Jermaine Johnson II
#57Jacob Martin
#94Timmy Horne
#36Julius Chestnut
#56Truman Jones
#90Solomon Thomas
#20Tony Pollard
#7Oluwafemi Oladejo
#52James Williams Sr.
#21Micah Robinson
#91John Franklin-Myers
#15Keldric Faulk

Indianapolis Colts

Passing

#17Daniel Jones

Rushing

#28Jonathan Taylor
#17Daniel Jones
#20Seth McGowan
#80Deion Burks
#2Josh Downs

Receiving

#10Keenan Allen
#28Jonathan Taylor
#80Deion Burks
#2Josh Downs
#13Laquon Treadwell
#86Will Mallory
#49Pharaoh Brown
#81Mo Alie-Cox

Defense

#51Akeem Davis-Gaither
#25A.J. Haulcy
#27Justin Walley
#95Adetomiwa Adebawore
#50Bryce Boettcher
#90Grover Stewart
#58Austin Ajiake
#29Cam Taylor-Britt
#91Jaylahn Tuimoloau
#34Kapena Gushiken
#99DeForest Buckner
#0Cam Bynum
#38Jonathan Owens
#86Will Mallory
#97Laiatu Latu
#30Hunter Wohler
#3Spencer Shrader
#53CJ Allen
#7Charvarius Ward
#1Sauce Gardner
#55Caden Curry

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