The Tennessee Titans suffered a humiliating defeat against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, largely due to an abysmal first quarter performance. Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the second half, the Titans’ early mistakes proved too costly to overcome, resulting in a resounding 28-25 loss.

The Titans’ offense stumbled out of the gate, struggling to move the ball against the Commanders’ stout defense. Quarterback Malik Willis threw an early interception, leading to a Washington touchdown. Tennessee’s defense also gifted the Commanders points, allowing running back Antonio Gibson to score on a long touchdown run after a botched tackle.

“It was just the worst start to a game we could have asked for,” said Titans coach Mike Vrabel. “We made too many mistakes, and it cost us.”

Adding to the Titans’ woes were 10 costly penalties for 90 yards. These fouls disrupted Tennessee’s drives, handing Washington easy yardage and extending Commanders’ possessions.

“We can’t afford to keep beating ourselves like this,” said safety Kevin Byard. “The penalties are killing us.”

Despite the disastrous start, the Titans showed resilience in the second half. Willis settled down and led the offense to two touchdowns, while the defense held the Commanders to just one score. However, the Titans’ late surge was not enough to overcome their early deficit.

The Titans’ loss to the Commanders exposed glaring weaknesses in their team. The offense’s inability to start fast and the defense’s propensity for costly penalties must be addressed if they want to compete in the AFC South. The Titans have a tough road ahead, and they need to find a way to turn things around quickly.

|—|—|—|
| Total Yards | 357 | 405 |
| First Downs | 19 | 23 |
| Time of Possession | 28:34 | 31:26 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties | 10 for 90 | 7 for 52 |