Six Things That Stood Out for the Titans in Sunday’s Loss to the Bears

CHICAGO – The Titans lost 24-17 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field.

Here’s a look at six things that stood out from the contest:

Titans quarterback Will Levis beat himself up after his three-turnover game. Levis was intercepted twice, including one that was returned for a touchdown, and he also lost a fumble after getting sacked. Levis was critical of himself, calling his pick-6 the result of a “bonehead play,” and one of the many things he can learn from in the game. “It’s tough,” Levis said. “I can’t remember a loss in my career where I feel like I blatantly handed it over to them, and I have to deal with that.” Levis finished the contest 19-of-32 for 127 yards and a touchdown, with the two picks, and a passer rating of 52.5.

Defense, Defense, Defense

The Titans played well enough on defense to win it. The Bears managed just 11 first downs and 148 yards of offense in the contest. The Titans held the Bears when they got the ball on short fields, and they forced a number of three-and-outs. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was just 14-of-29 for 93 yards, and he was under pressure. About the only thing the Titans didn’t do well on defense was cause turnovers, like the Bears did. “It’s frustrating to lose, but I am motivated,” defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons said. “The way we played on defense is what we expected. Our message was to make them earn their stripes, and they did. They scored a total of 11 points – three field goals (and two extra points). We played lights out on defense, and did a hell of a job. It’s something we can build off of.”