2024-08-26 06:50:02
The Tennessee Titans complete the NFL preseason with Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome.
Brian Callahan said this week that the Titans starters will play multiple series on Sunday. Will Levis and the Titans offense did not play in last week’s game against Seattle, but the Titans starters will get a chance to tune up before the regular season. New Orleans is not expected to play its starters according to multiple reports..
Week 1 in Chicago is in two weeks, but roster cutdown day is on Tuesday. This will be the last chance to make an impression on the field for the players on the roster bubble.
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Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints: Live updates, highlights from NFL preseason game
Titans vs Saints score
FINAL: Titans 30, Saints 27
Tennessee’s defense gets the final stop to secure a 3-0 preseason, the first unbeaten preseason since 2003.
Will Levis was 7-of-8 for 118 yards and led two scoring drives.
The Titans have roster cutdown day on Tuesday, and Week 1 is in two weeks in Chicago. Postgame comments to come.
Titans 30, Saints 27, 1:25 left fourth quarter: Bryce Oliver has his second TD catch of the game
The Titans re-take the lead with a Malik Willis fourth-down TD pass to Bryce Oliver. PAT good.
Titans started with good field position following a 22-yard punt return by Eric Garror.
Ryan Stonehouse makes preseason debut
Ryan Stonehouse has a couple punts in the second half, his first game action since a knee injury last December. He had a 53-yard punt and a punt inside the 10-yard line.
Saints 27, Titans 23, 6:26 left fourth quarter: Titans reserves allow big play which leads to TD
Spencer Rattler hits A.T. Perry for a 43-yard reception inside the Titans’ 5-yard line, with Jacob Kibodi capping the drive with a 2-yard TD run.
Titans 23, Saints 20, 9:40 left fourth quarter: Bryce Oliver has another preseason highlight
Malik Willis hits Bryce Oliver on a go-route on third-and-long for a 34-yard touchdown to put the Titans ahead in the fourth quarter.
Oliver has made plays in every preseason game so far.
Saints 20, Titans 16, 13:54 left: Saints reserves running the ball well
Saints RB Jacob Kibodi has 50 rushing yards on seven carries, including a 11-yard touchdown over the left side to give New Orleans the lead early in the fourth quarter.
Jabari Small fumble early in second half leads to Saints points
Jabari Small fumbled away the ball on the Titans’ first drive, but the Titans defense holds the Saints to three points. Spencer Rattler’s TD pass to AT Perry was wiped away via a holding penalty, and Blake Grupe tied the game at 13 on a 38-yard field goal.
Not a good moment for Small, who appears to be on the outside looking in for a reserve running back role on the 53-man roster.
Halftime: Titans 13, Saints 10 after near kick-six for New Orleans
Brayden Narveson’s 58-yard field goal try at the end of the half is short, and Saints receiver Samson Nacua nearly returns it the length of the field for a kick-six. But good hustle by Thomas Odukoya in forcing him to step out of bounds inside the 5-yard line.
Titans 13, Saints 10 with 30 seconds left in the first half
Blake Grupe hits from 54 yards out as the Saints offense completes a quick two-minute drill.
Some injury updates:
- Elijah Molden is being evaluated for a concussion.
- Chance Campbell was unhappy after limping off during the last drive, tossing his helmet and mouthpiece on the sideline. We’ll see what update the Titans may have on his status. Campbell went into the locker room early.
Titans 13, Saints 7, 1:52 left second quarter: Mason Rudolph leads scoring drive
Mason Rudolph is in the game and leads a scoring drive, with a couple of nice throws to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and David Martin-Robinson for first downs. It ends in the red zone with a 26-yard field goal by Brayden Narveson.
Titans 10, Saints 7, 9:49 left second quarter: Spencer Rattler picks apart Titans second-team defense
Rookie QB Spencer Rattler looks good in his first drive of the day, capping the drive against the Titans second-team defense with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown over the coverage of Jarvis Brownlee. PAT good.
Titans 10, Saints 0, 14:11 left second quarter: Titans first-team offense 2-for-2 on scoring drives
The Titans offense is out for a second drive and immediately gets into New Orleans territory via a Calvin Ridley 33-yard catch. Tennessee settles for a 39-yard field goal from Nick Folk. (Ryan Stonehouse was holding for both kicks for Folk, by the way.)
The Titans first-teamers have gotten two scores in two drives offensively and two punts forced in two drives defensively.
Titans 7, Saints 0, 6:23 left first quarter: Strong opening drive for the Titans starting offense
The Titans go 84 yards in nine plays, jumpstarted by a Nick Vannett TE screen reception for 22 yards and a Tyler Boyd reception for 22 yards on a crossing route. After a DPI on a pass intended for Treylon Burks, Tony Pollard scores on a 1-yard TD run with Daniel Brunskill as the lead blocker at fullback.
Brian Callahan got a lot of different things on film for Chicago to worry about in Week 1 from that drive.
Titans first-team defense forces punt
After one Saints first down, the Titans defense forces a stop and a punt near midfield. T’Vondre Sweat eventually got pressure on Saints QB Jake Haener on third down to force a poor throw, though good coverage also helped.
Will Levis and the Titans offense up next.
No Jeffery Simmons or Harold Landry with first-team defense
As was the plan, Jeffery Simmons and Harold Landry won’t play today. Otherwise, it’s the Titans starting defense among those healthy players. Going to be a lot of snaps today for Jarvis Brownlee Jr. at corner.
Saints second-team offense, led by Jake Haener, gets the ball first.
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What channel is the Titans vs. Saints game on today?
Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints will broadcast live on WKRN News 2, with streaming options available on Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Watch Titans vs. Saints live on Fubo (free trial)
Titans vs. Saints start time
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 25
- Time: 1 p.m. CT
- Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
The Titans and Saints will kick off at 1 p.m. CT at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who is announcing the Titans vs. Saints game?
- Play-by-play: Paul Bermeister
- Analyst: Charles Davis
- Sideline reporter: Cory Curtis
Titans vs. Saints betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, Aug. 25
- Spread: Titans -4.5
- Over/under: 36.5
- Moneyline: Titans -225 | Saints +180
Titans vs. Saints injury report
There are no set injury reports during the preseason, but the Titans are expected to play its healthy starters on Sunday. The Saints will not play the majority of their starters, according to multiple reports.
How to buy Titans vs. Saints tickets
Tickets for Saturday’s game on StubHub can be purchased on StubHub from $2 before fees.
Titans vs. Saints weather
The game is indoors, so the weather is irrelevant in New Orleans. For Titans fans in New Orleans, the high is forecasted for 90 degrees with a 35% chance of thunderstorms throughout the day according to the National Weather Service.
Tennessee Titans 2024 schedule
Preseason (all times Central)
Preseason Week 1 (Aug. 10): Titans 17, 49ers 13
Preseason Week 2 (Aug. 17): Titans 16, Seahawks 15
Preseason Week 3 (Aug. 25): at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. on WKRN and NFL Network
Regular season
Week 1 (Sept. 8): at Chicago Bears, Noon on FOX
Week 2 (Sept. 15): New York Jets, Noon on CBS
Week 3 (Sept. 22): Green Bay Packers, Noon on FOX
Week 4 (Sept. 30): at Miami Dolphins, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
Week 5: OPEN DATE
Week 6 (Oct. 13): Indianapolis Colts, Noon on CBS
Week 7 (Oct. 20): at Buffalo Bills, Noon on CBS
Week 8 (Oct. 27): at Detroit Lions, Noon on FOX
Week 9 (Nov. 3): New England Patriots, Noon on FOX
Week 10 (Nov. 10): at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m. on FOX
Week 11 (Nov. 17): Minnesota Vikings, Noon on CBS
Week 12 (Nov. 24): at Houston Texans, Noon on CBS
Week 13 (Dec. 1): at Washington Commanders, Noon on FOX
Week 14 (Dec. 8): Jacksonville Jaguars, Noon on CBS
Week 15 (Dec. 15): Cincinnati Bengals, Noon on FOX
Week 16 (Dec. 22): at Indianapolis Colts, Noon on CBS
Week 17 (Dec. 29): at Jacksonville Jaguars, Noon on CBS
Week 18 (Jan. 4/5): Houston Texans, TBD
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