Seahawks fall 19-16 to Titans in preseason after early lead

Seattle's backup unit built a 16-3 lead by halftime against the Tennessee Titans, but the visitors scored ten unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win 19-16, leaving the Seahawks winless in preseason play. Quarterback Drew Lock threw for 103 yards and a touchdown in the first half, including a 36-yard strike to tight end Elijah Arroyo and a 69-yard run by running back Jacardia Wright. Lock completed 12 of 14 passes and posted a passer rating of 121.1 before being replaced by third-round pick Jalen Milroe for the second half. Milroe completed six of 11 attempts for 52 yards, threw two interceptions and was sacked on a fourth-down play, and the offense failed to score after the halftime break.

The game was marked by a serious right-leg injury to rookie defensive end Bud Clark, who was carted off after colliding with Tennessee running back Tony Pollard on Seattle's first defensive snap. Seattle also kept first-round pick running back Jadarian Price out of the contest and rested other backs, including George Holani, as the team manages injuries to Zach Charbonnet and others.

Titans head coach Robert Saleh, in his first season after moving from the Jets, kept most of his starters on the field early, but the Seahawks' backup defense limited Tennessee to 77 yards in three series. The Titans' comeback came on a field goal after a muffed punt recovery and a short drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Derrick Canteen.

Coach Mike Macdonald noted the penalty incurred when several players celebrated a touchdown, describing it as a "cost of doing business" that reflects the team's culture. The loss adds to Seattle's preseason struggles as the squad finalizes its roster ahead of the regular season.