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Titans finally put together a winning performance against Colts, and Jeffery Simmons knows exactly what has to come next

Tennessee's first win of the season came with plenty of flaws attached. How the Titans handle it may say more about this team than anything that happened on the field in Indianapolis.

By Buck Reising · A to Z Sports

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:57 PM

Key Things to Know

The Tennessee Titans earned their first win of the season, beating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20.
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons emphasized that the team must learn to stay composed and stack consecutive victories.
Femi Oladejo scored a crucial touchdown after returning a blocked punt.

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The Tennessee Titans secured their first victory of the season by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. Despite an inefficient offensive performance led by quarterback Cam Ward, Tennessee relied heavily on its defense and special teams to overcome a sluggish start and improve to 1-5.

Femi Oladejo scored on a blocked punt, while defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons forced and recovered a key fumble against Jonathan Taylor. Simmons emphasized the importance of staying composed and urged the team to learn how to stack consecutive wins under head coach Robert Saleh.

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