The rebuilding Titans are attempting to take a progressive step forward in 2026. The sophomore Cam Ward year should yield more than three victories in a season for the first time since 2023. If the Titans are to be more competitive this coming campaign, they’ll need to take advantage of easier stretches on the schedule.
We’ve identified the easiest three-game stretch on the schedule.
Week 15: Indianapolis Colts
The Titans will host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. It will be the divisional rematch after visiting Indianapolis in Week 6. The Colts are sorting through uncertainty with starter Daniel Jones returning from a devastating season-ending Achilles injury. The Titans need to start contending with an average Colts team in the AFC South.
Week 16: @ Las Vegas Raiders
Will the Las Vegas Raiders be starting rookie No. 1 overall quarterback Fernando Mendoza by the time they visit Tennessee in Week 16? Probably. There are rumors that Kirk Cousins may begin their season as the starter, but surely Mendoza will get into the lineup eventually. Teams that start rookie quarterbacks typically struggle. The Titans learned that the hard way last season.
Week 17: Pittsburgh Steelers
The final home game at the current iteration at Nissan Stadium will be against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The Rodgers-Saleh sidebar adds another intriguing layer to this pivotal moment in franchise history. The Steelers were awfully average with Rodgers in 2025 and it’d be surprising if they were significantly better in 2026. The Titans should take advantage of a favorable matchup at Old Nissan Stadium.