* The Titans won their opening game of the preseason at San Francisco by a final score of 19-13.
* The game marked the first preseason game under new Titans head coach **Robert Saleh**, who was hired in January.
* The win gave the Titans two consecutive preseason victories over San Francisco (2024).
* The Titans captains for the game were quarterback **Cam Ward**, defensive tackle **Jeffery Simmons** and long snapper **Morgan Cox**.
* Seven of the team's eight draft picks received their first NFL preseason experience, with the exception being sixth-round defensive tackle **Jackie Marshall**. Two draft picks started: first-round defensive end **Keldric Faulk** and fifth-round guard **Fernando Carmona Jr.**
* Among the 22 starters for the Titans, eight were newcomers to the team in 2026: outside linebackers **Keldric Faulk** and **Jermaine Johnson II**; defensive tackle **Solomon Thomas**; cornerbacks **Alontae Taylor** and **Cor'Dale Flott**; wide receiver **Wan'Dale Robinson**; center **Austin Schlottmann**; and right guard **Fernando Carmona Jr.**
* The Titans did not commit a turnover in the contest.
* The starting offense for the Titans included quarterback **Cam Ward**; running back **Tony Pollard**; tight end **Gunnar Helm**; wide receivers **Calvin Ridley**, **Elic Ayomanor** and **Wan'Dale Robinson**; left tackle **Dan Moore Jr.**; left guard **Peter Skoronski**; center **Austin Schlottmann**; right guard **Fernando Carmona Jr.**; and right tackle **JC Latham**. Carmona was the lone rookie starter on offense.
* Ward and the majority of the starting offense played three series.
* After a San Francisco punt to open the game, **Cam Ward** and the Titans offense marched 90 yards in 11 plays to take an early 7-0 lead on the 49ers. Of the six first downs gained on the drive, three came on converted third downs. First, an 18-yard reception by **Calvin Ridley** on third-and-three, then a 16-yard reception by **Gunnar Helm** on third-and-10, and finally a five-yard touchdown run by **Tony Pollard** on third-and-three.
* The Titans offense accounted for 167 net rushing yards on 31 attempts as a team. Leading rusher **Julius Chestnut** popped a 34-yard run in the fourth quarter, the last of three runs of at least 12 yards by the team (**Tyjae Spears**, 25; **Tony Pollard**, 12).
* Tennessee averaged 5.4 yards per carry and outrushed San Francisco by 83 yards (SF – 84 net rushing yards). Nine of the Titans' first downs and the team's lone touchdown came on the ground.
* The starting defense for the Titans included defensive ends **Keldric Faulk** and **Jermaine Johnson II**; defensive tackles **Jeffery Simmons** and **Solomon Thomas**; linebackers **Cody Barton** and **Cedric Gray**; safeties **Amani Hooker** and **Kevin Winston Jr.**; and cornerbacks **Alontae Taylor**, **Cor'Dale Flott** and **Marcus Harris**. Faulk was the lone rookie starter from the group.
* Most of the Titans starting defense was on the field for two-plus series. The unit forced punts on the first two series before the 49ers scored a touchdown on their third drive.
* The Titans defense limited the 49ers to 84 rushing yards on 28 attempts for an average of 3.0 yards per carry.
* Titans defenders combined for two sacks and five tackles for loss.
* Started at wide receiver.
* Started and tallied three tackles, including a tackle for loss.
* Tied for the team lead with five tackles.
* Started at guard in his rookie preseason debut.
* Made his Titans preseason debut.
* Recorded a six-yard rushing attempt.
* Added a kickoff return for 30 yards.
* Entered the game on offense in the second half.
* Recorded a team-long 34-yard carry in the fourth quarter.
* Finished with a team-high 47 rushing yards on five carries.
* Notched a reception from **Mitchell Trubisky** for 17 yards in the second quarter.
* Started at defensive end in his rookie preseason debut.
* Totaled three tackles.
* Started in his Titans preseason debut and tied for the team lead with five tackles.
* Led the Titans with two special teams tackles.
* Started at tight end.
* Notched a 16-yard reception from **Cam Ward** on third-and-10 to earn a new set of downs and extend the Titans' opening offensive possession.
* Registered two tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.
* Credited with a 14-yard sack of **Adrian Martinez** on third down to help stall a 49ers drive late in the second quarter.
* Totaled three tackles.
* Made his Titans preseason debut.
* Entered the game at quarterback in the fourth quarter, completing two of three passes for 17 yards.
* In the third quarter, he combined with **Mani Powell** for an eight-yard sack of **Adrian Martinez**.
* Made his rookie preseason debut.
* Recorded a seven-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
* Returned one kickoff for 23 yards and also fielded one punt.
* Tied for the team lead with five tackles.
* Entered the game at quarterback in the third quarter. Finished with 42 passing yards, completing three-of-eight attempts.
* Completed a 17-yard pass to **David Martin-Robinson** in the third quarter.
* Added three rushing attempts for 16 yards.
* Recorded a 17-yard reception on a pass from **Will Levis** in the third quarter.
* Tied for the team lead with five tackles and led the defense with two tackles for loss.
* Entered the game on offense in the second half.
* Notched a 12-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
* Started at running back.
* Began the contest's scoring with a five-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
* Finished with 22 rushing yards on four carries.
* In the third quarter, he combined with **Timmy Horne** for an eight-yard sack of **Adrian Martinez**.
* Totaled four tackles.
* Tied for the team lead with five tackles.
* Recorded a reception for six yards in the second quarter.
* Started at wide receiver.
* Helped the Titans move the chains on third-and-three in the first quarter with a 18-yard reception from **Cam Ward**.
* Started in his Titans preseason debut.
* Led the team with two receptions for 19 yards.
* Started in his Titans preseason debut.
* Made his rookie preseason debut.
* Rushed for 31 yards on eight carries.
* Made all four field goals, connecting on attempts from 39, 55, 53 and 58 yards.
* Made a 39-yarder with 1:21 on the clock in the second quarter and then ended the first half with a 55-yarder as time expired.
* Added a 53-yarder in the third quarter and a 58-yarder in the fourth quarter.
* It was his second preseason game in two seasons with the Titans in which he made at least two field goals of 50-plus yards. He also accomplished the feat on Aug. 22, 2025 against Minnesota.
* Since 2017, the only other NFL kicker to make at least three field goals of 50-plus yards in a preseason game is **Graham Gano**, who accomplished the feat for the New York Giants at Buffalo on Aug. 9, 2025.
* Recorded 35 rushing yards on four attempts, including a 25-yard run on the team's opening drive.
* Also logged one reception for four yards.
* Notched three tackles, including a tackle for loss.
* Made his rookie preseason debut.
* Made his Titans preseason debut.
* Averaged 48.8 gross yards and 45.2 net yards on five punts with two punts placed inside the 20.
* Recorded a 58-yard punt in the third quarter.
* Made his Titans preseason debut.
* Entered the game at quarterback in the second quarter.
* Completed two of three passes for 23 yards.
* Connected with **Chimere Dike** for a 17-yard completion.
* Started at quarterback and completed 5-of-12 pass attempts for 57 yards.
* Converted two third downs through the air on Tennessee's opening drive. Ward connected with **Calvin Ridley** for a 18-yard gain on third-and-three, and later with **Gunnar Helm** for a gain of 16 on third-and-10. The drive ended with a touchdown and a 7-0 Titans advantage.
* Added a two-yard rush attempt.