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Titans fall to 0-2 as Eagles rally late, Saleh defends effort but owns mistakes

Philadelphia scored a late touchdown to beat Tennessee 24-20, extending the Titans' third straight 0-2 start.

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What to know

  • Titans fell to 0-2 for a third consecutive season after Philadelphia scored a late go-ahead touchdown to win 24-20.
  • Coach Robert Saleh said the team outplayed the Eagles despite the loss, while also admitting play-calling mistakes.
  • Analysts cite overly conservative red-zone play-calling and secondary struggles, missing injured Cor'Dale Flott, as key issues.
  • Coverage frames Week 3 as a test of whether Saleh will be more aggressive after the narrow defeat.

“There's no moral victories”

Robert Saleh, Titans head coach · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 20

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Titans fall to 0-2 as Eagles rally late, Saleh defends effort but owns mistakes
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  1. 6

    Analysts urge Saleh to be more aggressive entering Week 3

    A review of Saleh's biggest in-game decisions concluded the Titans need a more aggressive approach in Week 3 after the rough showing against Philadelphia.

    1. 1 outlet The Biggest Decisions Robert Saleh Got Wrong Against Eagles And What it Means Entering Week 3

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

  2. 5

    Saleh says Titans 'outplayed' the Eagles despite the loss

    In remarks to reporters after the game, Saleh argued Tennessee's performance outpaced Philadelphia's even though the Eagles executed better in the decisive moments.

    “I feel like we outplayed them. They just executed better…”
    — Robert Saleh
    1. 1 outlet Tennessee Titans news: What’s next after Eagles loss?

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

    2. 1 outlet Eagles Delivered Bold Reality Check After Tight Win vs Titans

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

    1 more claim →
  3. 4

    Fans and media renew doubts about Titans' defense

    Coverage highlighted persistent concerns about Tennessee's defense, which was on the field for the entire first half and struggled to get off it against Hurts and the Eagles' passing attack.

    “There's things that we could have done better as play callers to put us in better situations…”
    — Robert Saleh, Titans head coach · source

    1. 3 outlets first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago · also Yahoo, Philadelphia Inquirer · read ↗

  4. 3

    Saleh says there are 'no moral victories' after the loss

    Saleh addressed the media after the game, acknowledging play-calling shortcomings while the Titans fell to 0-2 for a third consecutive season.

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Sports Illustrated · read ↗

  5. 2

    Analysts fault conservative red-zone calls and secondary play

    Post-game breakdowns argued the Titans, missing injured Cor'Dale Flott, struggled in coverage on critical downs and twice abandoned aggressive play-calling in the red zone, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns.

    1. 1 outlet What we learned from Tennessee Titans' 24-20 loss to Philadelphia Eagles

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

  6. 1

    Titans show progress despite third straight 0-2 start

    Recaps noted Tennessee's improved effort, a defense that forced two interceptions of Hurts, and an offense that struggled to sustain drives in the first half before controlling the clock in the second.

  7. background

    Eagles rally past Titans 24-20 on late touchdown drive — Tennessee led 20-17 with two minutes left, but Philadelphia answered with a nine-play, 65-yard drive capped by a Jalen Hurts touchdown pass to Darius Cooper for the 24-20 win. Titans QB Cam Ward's final Hail Mary attempt fell short.

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  1. 1 outlet Eagles need last-minute comeback to beat Titans 24-20

    first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

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