Eagles to Face Titans on Sunday in Nashville
The 1-0 Philadelphia Eagles travel to Tennessee to play the 0-1 Titans this Sunday.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Football
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The Philadelphia Eagles will head to Nashville on Sunday for a matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Both teams are looking to build on their season-opening results, with Philadelphia coming off a 24-22 win and Tennessee following a 23-10 loss.
Why it matters
The game features a reunion for coaching staffs and players with deep professional ties. Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll previously coached Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts at Alabama and served on the same 2012 Kansas City Chiefs staff as Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the game following a 24-22 season-opening win, while the Tennessee Titans are coming off a 23-10 loss to the New York Jets.
The players
Brian Daboll
He currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.
Nick Sirianni
He is the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jalen Hurts
He is the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The details
Coaches Brian Daboll and Nick Sirianni share a long history dating back to their time on the 2012 Kansas City Chiefs staff. Daboll, now the Titans' offensive coordinator, also coached Jalen Hurts at Alabama in 2017.
Timeline
In 2012, Daboll and Sirianni coached for the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2017, Daboll coached Jalen Hurts at Alabama.
In 2020, Daboll introduced Sirianni to Jalen Hurts.
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Eagles and Titans play in Nashville.
The Big Picture
This matchup serves as a reunion for former colleagues who worked together during the 2012 Kansas City Chiefs season.
Nick Sirianni holds a 42-4 coaching record when winning the turnover ratio. The Eagles will look to maintain their undefeated start as they face a Titans team seeking their first win of the season.
The takeaway
The game provides a unique look at the long-standing professional networks within the NFL coaching ranks. Fans can watch how these shared histories influence play-calling and team strategy on Sunday.
Further reading
Find more analysis on the upcoming matchup in the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
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