The Seattle Seahawks visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night at Nissan Stadium in a preseason matchup driven by one betting question: how much should Tennessee’s starter workload matter against a Seattle team focused on evaluating depth? The Titans are 4.5-point favorites, Seattle is +166 on the moneyline, and the total is 37.5.
Tennessee coach Robert Saleh said his starters are expected to play roughly 20 to 25 snaps and could remain on the field until halftime. That creates an early-game edge for Cam Ward and the Titans against a Seahawks rotation expected to lean more on backups after a joint practice in Nashville.
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Seahawks vs Titans Schedule
The game kicks off Sunday, August 23, at 8:00 PM ET from Nissan Stadium. FOX carries the broadcast. The official Seahawks schedule lists Tennessee as Seattle’s second preseason opponent, followed by a road finale at Kansas City.
| Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans | August 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Nissan Stadium, Nashville | FOX |
Tennessee opened the preseason with a 19-13 victory over San Francisco. Seattle lost 17-7 to Dallas after scoring on its first possession and failing to add another point over the final three quarters.
Tennessee Gives Cam Ward A Longer Run
Ward completed 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards in Tennessee’s opener. His first series was better than the final line suggests: the Titans marched 95 yards on 11 plays for a touchdown before the offense stalled on his final two possessions.
His practice response was stronger. Tennessee reported Ward completing 86 of 112 passes across four practices before the Seattle game. In Friday’s joint session, he went 20 of 26 during team periods and closed a two-minute drill with a touchdown pass.
The Titans preseason preview confirms Saleh’s plan to give the first unit meaningful work. Ward should operate with many players expected to start in September rather than an offense built entirely from reserve combinations.
Seattle’s Quarterback Depth Keeps The Underdog Live
Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe remain the center of Seattle’s preseason evaluation. Lock completed 9 of 13 passes for 40 yards and a touchdown against Dallas. Milroe went 5 of 8 for 36 yards and added 36 rushing yards on five attempts.
Seattle managed only 156 total yards in the loss. Protection issues hurt Milroe, who took three sacks, and the offense struggled to sustain drives once the opening series ended.
Milroe changes the handicap with his legs. Broken protection does not automatically end a possession when he can escape and create yards outside structure. That trait becomes useful later in preseason games, when defensive assignments break down and tackling quality drops.
StatFox readers can compare this matchup with our NFL preseason betting guide, where quarterback rotation and starter usage shaped the strongest plays.
Seahawks vs Titans Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | +4.5 (-110) | +166 | Over 37.5 (-107) |
| Tennessee Titans | -4.5 (-110) | -191 | Under 37.5 (-113) |
Tennessee’s price is tied closely to the first half. A long opening stint from Ward gives the Titans a chance to build separation before Seattle reaches the deepest section of its roster.
Seattle’s value improves after halftime. Lock has regular-season experience, Milroe can create rushing yards, and the Seahawks have enough defensive depth to keep a two-score deficit from becoming permanent.
Why Titans -4.5 Is The Best Bet
Tennessee -4.5 is the preferred side. Saleh has provided useful information by committing meaningful snaps to his starters. That gives the Titans a stronger path to an early lead than Seattle, which has less incentive to expose key players after the joint practice.
Ward does not need a huge stat line. Two productive scoring drives can put Tennessee in position to cover before the reserve-heavy portion begins. His improvement in practice supports the idea that the offense should look cleaner than it did after the opening drive in San Francisco.
Seattle’s biggest argument is Milroe. His rushing ability can create late points, and preseason favorites often lose margin once starters leave. The 4.5-point number is high enough to respect that risk without erasing Tennessee’s personnel advantage.
The total is less attractive. Tennessee could score early, then slow down after halftime. Seattle can move the ball with Milroe without turning every drive into points.
Expect Tennessee to control the opening half, Seattle to improve after the quarterback rotation changes, and the Titans to preserve enough of their early margin to cover.
Official Prediction: Tennessee Titans 24, Seattle Seahawks 17
NFL Best Bet: Tennessee Titans -4.5 (-110)
