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6 winners and 6 losers from the Titans’ Week 8 overtime loss to the Bengals, including a historic day and a free agency problem

Tennessee pushed one of the NFL's most explosive offenses to overtime before falling 43-36. The highs were sky-high, the lows were painfully low, and the bye week is right on time.

By Easton Freeze · A to Z Sports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:53 PM

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Easton Freeze evaluated six winners and losers from the Titans' 43-36 overtime loss to the Bengals.
Amani Hooker made franchise history by recording three interceptions against Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow.
Cam Ward threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns but committed critical fourth-quarter and turnover-related errors.

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Easton Freeze evaluated the Tennessee Titans' performance following their 43-36 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, breaking down the game's biggest winners and losers. Safety Amani Hooker had a historic day by intercepting Joe Burrow three times, while quarterback Cam Ward recorded his first career 300-yard passing game alongside two touchdown passes despite taking costly sacks.

Freeze highlighted several concerns for Tennessee, arguing that expensive free-agent additions Alontae Taylor and Wan'Dale Robinson are struggling to provide sufficient value. The analysis also criticized the Titans' secondary for allowing 462 passing yards to Burrow, while praising running back Tony Pollard and pass rusher Jacob Martin as potential trade assets.

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