What began to look like a dream debut for Titans coach Brian Callahan instead turned into a disastrous opening-day loss Sunday.
The Titans all but gave away the game in a 24-17 defeat to the Chicago Bears, blowing a 17-point lead in large part by surrendering one defensive touchdown and one special-teams touchdown.
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