The Tennessee Titans secured their first win of the 2026 NFL season with a 26-20 comeback against the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, overturning a 13-point halftime deficit to improve to 1-5. They will try to build on that momentum when they host the Cleveland Browns, who themselves come off a tight 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 7 at Nissan Stadium.
The Browns have surged to a 4-2 record, tying with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens atop the AFC North standings. Their win against Baltimore was significant, denying the Ravens sole possession of first place and reinforcing Cleveland’s unexpected status as an early contender in the division after a 5-12 finish last season.
Tennessee’s recent victory was sparked by a standout special teams play. Running back Julius Chestnut blocked a punt, which defensive end Femi Oladejo returned 14 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. This was the Titans’ first blocked punt returned for a touchdown since 2011. Kicker Joey Slye contributed with four successful field goals, while All-Pro returner Chimere Dike set up Tennessee’s first touchdown with a 58-yard punt return. Cleveland’s late win was sealed by kicker Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal as time expired.
The matchup carries echoes from last season when Tennessee beat Cleveland 31-29 in Week 14 on the road. That game saw running back Tony Pollard rush for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns. The Titans have struggled with their running game this year but will look to replicate that success against the Browns this weekend.
Cleveland’s last trip to Nissan Stadium ended differently, with the Browns winning 41-35 in a high-scoring 2020 contest. That game featured a dominant first half from Cleveland, leading 38-7 at the break before withstanding a second-half Titans comeback. The combined 76 points from that game contrast with this Sunday’s over/under set at 38.5 points.
Quarterback matchups have shifted since last year. Tennessee’s Cam Ward and Cleveland’s Shedeur Sanders faced off in December 2025, with Ward leading the Titans to victory. This season, Ward remains the Titans’ starting quarterback, while Sanders serves as backup to Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, meaning a direct rematch under center won’t happen.
Both teams have shown resilience in close contests. The Titans rallied from a 13-0 halftime deficit against Indianapolis, while the Browns came back from 10-0 down to beat Baltimore. Their recent comeback wins highlight the competitive nature of this Week 7 meeting.
Special teams could again influence the outcome. Tennessee’s blocked punt return was a momentum changer last week, and Cleveland relied on Szmyt’s clutch field goal to win. With both sides coming off narrow victories, impactful plays on special teams may prove decisive.
The Titans will aim to build on their first success under head coach Robert Saleh, while the Browns look to maintain their division lead. The game at Nissan Stadium on Sunday promises to be a close contest between two teams with fresh confidence after tough wins.
According to Yahoo Sports.