The Tennessee Titans left Baltimore still searching for their first win of 2026, and the scoreboard told the story: a 24-18 loss that felt like a missed opening. Baltimore led 24-7 at halftime, and even with Lamar Jackson sidelined for the second half because of an ankle injury, Tennessee couldn’t climb all the way back.
That leaves the Titans at 0-4, with each of their last three losses coming by one score. The late push was there. The result never flipped.
After the game, head coach Robert Saleh didn’t hide how the afternoon felt from his side. Asked about the Titans failing to finish the comeback after shutting out Baltimore in the second half, he called the game frustrating and eventually described it this way:
"It was frustrating overall from a viewing standpoint," Saleh said. "Offense came out with a lot of juice.
It was a goofy game. It didn't feel like 24-7 at halftime.
But I do appreciate the fact that everyone came out and fought. But overall disappointing."
Tennessee had enough chances to make this one matter and didn’t cash in on them. Against a team that sits among the AFC’s top contenders, the Titans put themselves behind with too many empty possessions and too many wasted opportunities.
One of the biggest culprits came in the red zone during the second quarter. Tennessee ran the ball seven straight times there and still came away with nothing after getting stuffed on fourth-and-goal. Saleh backed offensive coordinator Brian Daboll when asked about the play-calling and said the staff is trying to put the team in the best possible position.
"Felt like we were running the ball pretty well," Saleh said. "That's something I'll defintely have a conversation with Daboll about.
In those situations, the guys work their tails off to call the best plays in that situation based on what we've seen on tape. I'm pleased with the preparation that goes into it.
We'll figure out what we have to do better."
That kind of conservative approach has followed Tennessee all season, and it continues to keep the offense from opening up when the game calls for more. Cam Ward has not been trusted in key moments, and the result has been an attack that keeps tripping over its own feet.
Even in a loss, though, the Titans got a major lift from rookie wideout Carnell Tate. The Ohio State product put together a big day with nine catches for 145 yards, despite also losing a fumble. For Tennessee, he looked like the kind of player it expected when it used the No. 4 overall pick in April.
Saleh had strong words for the rookie after the game.
"He's a young kid and he's going to get better. He's going to get more consistent. He's going to be a good player for a while."
Tate has been building momentum over the last two weeks and has emerged as Tennessee’s top target. At 21, he’s giving the Titans something real to build on, even as the losses keep piling up.
Next up, Tennessee goes back home to face the winless Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium. One AFC South team will pick up its first victory of the season, and the Titans will get their shot to make sure it’s them.
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