NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (2-12) return home this week to face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-8). Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 12 p.m. CST on Sunday, Dec. 21.
The Titans will host the Chiefs for the first time since Oct. 24, 2021, when the outcome was a 27-3 Titans victory. In a rivalry between two original AFL clubs dating back to 1960, the Chiefs hold a 28-24 series edge. The Chiefs hosted the most recent matchup on Nov. 6, 2022 and pulled out a 20-17 overtime victory.
Titans first-year general manager Mike Borgonzi spent the past 16 years with the Chiefs organization, most recently serving as Kansas City's assistant general manager.
THE BROADCAST
This week's contest will be regionally televised on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5, as well as on Paramount+ in the Nashville market. The broadcast team includes play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan, analyst Trent Green and reporter Melanie Collins.
Fans in Nashville can stream live Titans games on mobile devices with NFL+, which offers access to local games and all primetime games on phones and tablets. Out of market, fans can watch every Sunday afternoon game with Sunday Ticket. More information on ways to watch NFL games can be found at nfl.com/ways-to-watch.
The Titans Radio Network and Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone carry all Titans games across the Mid-South with play-by-play announcer Taylor Zarzour, analyst Dave McGinnis, executive producer Rhett Bryan, gameday host Lucas Panzica, and sideline reporters Amie Wells and Will Boling.
Additionally, Sports USA will broadcast the game to a national radio audience. Play-by-play announcer Larry Kahn and analyst Stephen Gostkowski will have the call.
SIMMONS ADDS TO OFFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Titans traveled to San Francisco last week for the first time since 2017. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward completed a pair of touchdown passes, and running back Tony Pollard posted 104 rushing yards for his second consecutive 100-yard performance. However, it was not enough to slow the 49ers, who won 37-24.
Ward, who became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to start 14 games in a season, had a season-best 101.2 passer rating. He found rookie tight end Gunnar Helm for a 34-yard touchdown pass and later connected with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons for a one-yard touchdown. Additionally, Ward enjoyed his first outing without being sacked.
Simmons, who caught his second career touchdown pass, also accounted for a strip-sack in the game. He became the NFL's first player since J.J. Watt in 2014 with a strip-sack and touchdown reception in the same contest. With three weeks remaining on the schedule, he already has a career high with nine sacks in 2025.
THE CHIEFS
Kansas City hosted the AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers last week. After the Chiefs built a 13-3 lead, the Chargers scored the game's final 13 points to win 16-13. The Chiefs, who are in third place in their division, were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014.
Two-time Associated Press NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, now is in his ninth NFL season, started each of Kansas City's first 14 games of the season. However, he exited last week's contest against the Chargers with a knee injury. Veteran backup Gardner Minshew II finished in place of Mahomes.
Andy Reid is in his 13th season as Kansas City's head coach and his 27th overall season as an NFL head coach. His 307 career wins rank first among active coaches and fourth in NFL history.
As the Titans prepare for their Week 16 game at Nissan Stadium, view past matchups between the Tennessee Titans and the Chiefs.
Houston Oilers' running back, Earl Campbell (34) finds daylight as he turns the left corner in the first quarter of the NFL game in Houston, Sept. 16, 1979. Campbell carried four yards around the Kansas City Chiefs for the touchdown. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Wendell Haynes (38) meets Houston Oilers linebacker Floyd Rice at the line in the first quarter of the NFL game at the Houston Astrodome, Sept. 26, 1971, Houston, Tex. Haynes picked up six yards over his left tackle slot as teammate Jack Rudnay (58) leads the way. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Wendell Hayes (38) as he crashes over his left tackle slot to pick up two yards before he was hit by Houston Oilers Elvin Bethea (65) and met by Oilers Ron Pritchard (58) in the second quarter of the NFL game at the Houston Astrodome in Houston, on Sunday, afternoon, Sept. 27, 1971. Kansas City took the game 20-16. (AP Photo/EFK)
Houston Oilers’ Gary Brown (33) is brought down after a seven-yard pass reception by Kansas City Chiefs’ Derrick Thomas (58) in first quarter action at Houston, Jan. 6, 1994. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Houston Oilers' running back Gary Brown (33) with protection from teammates Doug Dawson (66) and Mike Munchak (63) runs for a two-yard touch down against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 16, 1994 at the Houston Astrodome. (AP Photo/Tim Johnson)
Kansas City Chiefs' running back Marcus Allen runs for a 12-yard gain past Houston Oilers’ defenders Bo Orlando (26) and Cris Dishman (28) in the third quarter of the AFC playoff at the Astrodome in Houston, Jan. 16, 1994. The Chiefs won 28-20 and will play the Buffalo Bills for the AFC championship next week. (AP Photo/Tim Johnson)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Henry Marshall (89) is stopped by Houston Oilers cornerback Richard Johnson (23) during an NFL game in Kansas City on September 21, 1986. The Chiefs defeated the Oilers 27-13. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Houston Oilers Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon (1) looks for a receiver downfield during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 21, 1986. The Chiefs defeated the Oilers 27-13. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Kansas City chief's Tim Grunhard (61) tries to help Chief's quarterback Joe Montana (19) as he is pressured by Houston Oilers' Glenn Montgomery (94) in the first quarter Sunday Jan. 16, 1994 in Houston. (AP Photo/Tim Johnson)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Andre Rison (89) is hit by Tennessee Titans cornerback Denard Walker after Rison grabbed a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000. (AP Photo/John Russell)
FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2000, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Rodney Thomas (22) jumps between Kansas City Chiefs defenders Jonathan Jackson (94) and Kevin Sluder (62) to score a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. A Texas funeral home director says former Houston Oilers and Titans running back Thomas has died at age 41. Groveton Funeral Home owner Terry Cartwright says Thomas died Saturday, June 14, 2014, of an unknown cause and that an autopsy is underway. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Elvis Grbac (18) is tackled during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans Sept. 10, 2000, in Nashville, Tenn. (Allen Kee via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Jerome Woods (21) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in Nashville, Tenn. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Michael Waddell (36) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Eddie Kennison (87) in the second quarter Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Ken Amato (58) hangs on to Kansas City Chiefs running back Derrick Blaylock (23) and Blaylock hangs on to the ball as he scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run in the third quarter on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Drew Bennett (83) eyes Kansas City Chiefs safety Shaunard Harts (42) as Bennett runs for a 42-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Billy Volek (7) gets a pass away as he is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen (69) in the first quarter on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Drew Bennett, left, is brought down by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback William Bartee (24) in the first quarter on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans' David Thornton, front, slips past Kansas City Chiefs' Will Svitek after intercepting the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 26-17. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans punter Rob Bironas (2) watches after kicking a 25-yard-field goal during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won the game 26-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) looks for a receiver during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won the game 26-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard (49) and safety Jarrad Page, rear, break up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Gage, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Dick Whipple)
FILE Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White, front, gets past Kansas City Chiefs' Jared Allen in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in this Dec. 16, 2007 file photo in Kansas City, Mo. White, bypassed in 2006 by every team in the NFL once, even the Titans, is 40 yards from his first 1,000-yard rushing season. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck (53) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Eric King (30) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans tight end Alge Crumpler (83) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
David Thornton #50 of the Tennessee Titans gets a hit on Brodie Croyle #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tennessee defeated Kansas City 34-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
LaVelle Hawkins #87 of the Tennessee Titans runs with a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tennessee defeated Kansas City 34-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Alge Crumpler #83 of the Tennessee Titans hurdles over Brandon Carr #39 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tennessee defeated Kansas City 34-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White (25) and tight end Bo Scaife (80) celebrate White's touchdown while Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Brian Johnston (97) looks on during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Michael Griffin #33 of the Tennessee Titans stops Kolby Smith #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tennessee defeated Kansas City 34-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a reception as Michael Griffin #33 of the Tennessee Titans makes the tackle at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tennessee defeated Kansas City 34-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Guard Eugene Amano #54 of the Tennessee Titans blocks during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Titans defeated the Chiefs 34-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) catches a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 34-14. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (4) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown on a 9-yard run against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Chiefs' Marcus Cooper (31) and Quintin Demps (35) defend on the play. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) scores a touchdown on a 49-yard pass play as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) pursues in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Antonio Johnson (90) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during an NFL football game on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The Chiefs won 26-17. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (29) after a 15-yard gain in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster runs for yardage during a week one NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 7, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 26-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Shaun Phillips (58) tackles Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
10ThingstoSeeSports - Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) scores a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21) in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Tennessee Titans receiver Justin Hunter makes a catch during a week one NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 7, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 26-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) makes a catch over Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) during their NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a catch between Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) and defensive back Marcus Peters, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) blocks Kansas City Chiefs running back Anthony Sherman (42) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) carries the ball as wide receiver Corey Davis (84) blocks Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans defensive end David King (95) and linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs past Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Ron Parker (38) for a 35-yard touchdown run, during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is congratulated by tight end Delanie Walker (82), wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18), and wide receiver Corey Davis (84) on his 22-yard touchdown catch against Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray (21), during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches this pass for a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) runs back a fumble 53 yards for a touchdown as he is chased by Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Martinas Rankin (74) and offensive tackle Cameron Erving (75) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates after scoring a 2-point conversion against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 35-32. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Bashaud Breeland (21) and Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Dennis Kelly (71) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans' Anthony Firkser catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball past Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (99) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) scores a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) catches a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) intercepts a pass over Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (24) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is tackled after making a catch by Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
