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Titans' Coaching Decision Proves Right Against Colts
Titans bench Alontae Taylor for Williams, who holds up against Colts in win.
In brief
Titans bench Alontae Taylor for Williams, who holds up against Colts in win. Robert Saleh's decision to bench Alontae Taylor for Joshua Williams in Week 6 proved effective as Williams held up against the Colts in Tennessee's 26-20 victory. Originally reported by Tennessee Titans On SI.
Titans win 26-20 against Colts
The Tennessee Titans picked up their first win of the 2026 NFL season on the road, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 on Sunday.
Titans break seven-game losing streak
Despite trailing by double digits at halftime, the Titans continued to fight and made timely plays in all three phases to finally break a seven-game losing streak dating back to Week 17 of the 2025…
Defense shuts down Colts passing attack
The secondary showed promise in Week 6, and one major coaching decision by head coach Robert Saleh may have been the difference-maker.
Benching Alontae Taylor for Williams
When the Titans announced the inactives for the Week 6 contest, starting cornerback Alontae Taylor was one of the names mentioned.
Williams makes season debut
Instead of playing Taylor, Tennessee gave the start to Joshua Williams, who made his season debut against the Colts after missing the first five games with a pectoral injury.
Williams holds up against Colts
Williams turned in an adequate day of work against Indianapolis in Tennessee's victory. The former Kansas City Chief played every defensive snap (83) and held his own in coverage, allowing two completions on five targets…
Williams proves upgrade over Taylor
Regardless, Williams proved to be an upgrade over Taylor in the back end for the Titans, validating Saleh's decision to hold the prized free-agent signing out.
Williams gets second straight start
We'll see whether Taylor returns to the lineup in Week 7 as the Titans host the Cleveland Browns.
What it means
Robert Saleh's decision to bench Alontae Taylor for Joshua Williams in Week 6 proved effective as Williams held up against the Colts in Tennessee's 26-20 victory.
