The Tennessee Titans were one of the NFL’s worst teams last season, finishing 3-14 and landing at the bottom of the AFC South for the second straight year. Usually, that sentence means “please avert your eyes.” But the 2026 Titans might actually be interesting, which is unsettling for all of us.
On this episode of The Stephie Smalls Show, Stephie is joined by Jake Hasan (@TheJakeHasan on X) to preview Tennessee’s 2026 season, and there are real reasons to squint at this team like it might be something.
The biggest one is Cam Ward. After an uneven rookie season, Ward finished strong after the Titans’ bye week, giving Tennessee a real argument that year two could bring a meaningful jump. The Titans also added more legitimate receiving help, including rookie Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson, giving Ward a much better supporting cast than he had last season.
Then there’s the coaching reset. Robert Saleh arrives as head coach, Brian Daboll comes in to help the offense, and suddenly the Titans have a coaching staff with actual upside and a very funny amount of New York football baggage. That opens the door for some spicy futures angles, including Saleh at 10/1 for Coach of the Year and Tennessee to make the playoffs at plus money.
Stephie and Jake also break down the Titans’ win total, why playoff odds may be a better bet than the over, Wan’Dale Robinson’s receiving yards, Calvin Ridley unders, and Carnell Tate over 4.5 receiving touchdowns.
The Titans may not be safe. The Titans may not be normal. But they might be fun, and in the AFC South, that can get dangerous fast.
