NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (1-5) return home this week to face the Cleveland Browns (4-2). Kickoff at Nissan Stadium is scheduled for noon CDT on Sunday, Oct. 25.
This week's matchup is the 71st all-time meeting between the former AFC Central division rivals, including playoffs. Although the Browns hold a 37-33 lead in the series, the Titans claimed the most recent contest, a 31-29 win at Huntington Bank Field on Dec. 7, 2025. Tennessee running back Tony Pollard rushed for a career-high 161 yards with two touchdowns in the victory.
This week's festivities are also scheduled to include the Titans' annual Salute to Service, a league-wide initiative to show gratitude for the sacrifices made by the military community.
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 Andrew Catalon, analyst Logan Ryanand reporter A.J. Ross.
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 Ramon Foster, executive producer Rhett Bryan, gameday host Will Boling and sideline reporter Brad Hopkins.
LAST WEEK AT INDIANAPOLIS
The Titans traveled to Indianapolis last week and earned their first win of the season, defeating the Colts 26-20 after erasing a 13-0 halftime deficit. They totaled 20 points in the fourth quarter.
The scoring included an eight-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Ward to Carnell Tate, as Tate notched his first career score. The rookie wide receiver totaled six catches for 70 yards to lead the offense.
On the other side of the ball, defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons and Jermaine Johnson II each recorded a pair of sacks, contributing to the team's six total sacks. Simmons added a forced fumble and fumble recovery, while safety Amani Hooker and cornerback Cor'Dale Flott notched interceptions.
The special teams unit authored a turning point with less than 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the score tied 13-13. With James Williams Sr. providing a key push, Julius Chestnut was credited with a block of Rigoberto Sanchez's punt attempt. Oluwafemi Oladejo picked up the loose ball and raced 14 yards for a touchdown. Additionally on special teams, Joey Slye connected on four field goals in the second half, including a 56-yarder.
THE BROWNS
Todd Monken was hired as Cleveland's head coach in January 2026. He arrived with 26 seasons of collegiate coaching experience and eight years in the NFL. From 2023 to 2025, he was the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson is in his fifth year in Cleveland after being traded from the Houston Texans in 2022. He has started every game this season, passing for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns with four interceptions.
The Browns hosted the Ravens last week, and Andre Szmyt made a 37-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Browns to a 13-10 win. Cleveland is one of three 4-2 teams in the AFC North and currently holds the tiebreaker for first place.
As the Titans prepare for their Week 7 game at Nissan Stadium, view past matchups between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns.










































































Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. The Titans won 12-9 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. The Titans won 12-9 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard celebrates an interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The second-year safety is coming off a three-interception game and currently ranks second in the NFL with four interceptions as the Titans prepare to host the Ravens. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs the ball for a touchdown as Cleveland Browns' Grant Delpit (9) and Tyson Campbell (7) defend in the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) tries to get past Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) and cornerback Desmond King (33) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass as he is pressured by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Running back Tyjae Spears #2 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Leah Montgomery/Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans' Cam Ward (1), Elic Ayomanor (5) and others celebrate Ayomanor's touchdown catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Linebacker Cody Barton #50 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive back Amani Hooker #37 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Winston Jr. #23 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Xavier Woods #25 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Leah Montgomery/Tennessee Titans

Wide receiver Chimere Dike #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Leah Montgomery/Tennessee Titans

Linebacker Cedric Gray #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, left, and Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) greet each other after an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)














