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The Tennessee Titans fell to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15 action, and here is how Titans Wire graded the team's performance.
SANTA CLARA – Here is how the 49ers (10-4) graded in Sunday’s 37-24 home win over the Tennessee Titans (2-11):
The 49ers expectedly took care of business against the Titans, but it came with a few concerning issues.
The 49ers' offense is about the same as 2024. The defense is worse. The special teams, though, has taken a historic leap. Is it sustainable?
A 10-4 record keeps the 49ers in the thick of a wild NFC playoff race and moved their win streak to four games. The Titans figure to end the year with one of the worst records in the NFL, so Sunday's game wasn't a great indicator of where the 49ers stand in the NFL hierarchy. However, it did provide plenty to learn and take away.
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49ers lead Titans 17-10 at halftime
The 49ers are didn't overwhelm the Titans in the first half, but they do lead 17-10 at halftime.
The Tennessee Titans face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15 of the NFL season on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
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The 49ers scored on their first five possessions and seven of eight in the game, with only a fumble marring their streak.
The 49ers need plenty more of that in the final stretch as not only do they face better defenses but much better offenses. Indianapolis (No. 4), Chicago (No. 7) and Seattle (No. 6) rank in the NFL's top seven in offensive points per game.