The Titans’ relentless drive toward the NFL cellar was met with the nicest of rewards Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Tennessee’s 23-14 loss to Houston, combined with New England’s upset win over Buffalo, gave the Titans the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
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