Six Things That Stood Out for the Titans in Sunday’s 43-36 Overtime Loss to the Bengals

The Tennessee Titans suffered a 43-36 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Despite the defeat, several Titans players delivered standout performances, including safety Amani Hooker recording three interceptions off Joe Burrow and defensive end Jacob Martin tallying three sacks. Quarterback Cam Ward threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns in his first career 300-yard passing game, while running back Tony Pollard rushed for 117 yards and two scores.

Tennessee's defensive linemen honored former teammate Jeffery Simmons by wearing red sleeves following his trade to the Chicago Bears. Writer Jim Wyatt noted that while the Titans showed major offensive progress as heavy underdogs, costly errors proved decisive. Tennessee committed two lost fumbles, suffered crucial dropped passes, and incurred 10 penalties for 73 yards during the overtime loss.