Offensive standout: Nathan Carter. The running back was a bright spot for the Falcons’ otherwise lackluster run game. He broke through up the middle in the third quarter for a 43-yard touchdown run and Atlanta’s first time in the end zone. Those 43 yards were more than the Falcons had totaled rushing (39 yards) until then. Carter was already the leading rusher, with 20 yards before the score.
Special teams standout: Teagan Quitoriano. The tight end forced and recovered a fumble on kickoff coverage in the third quarter. Quitoriano is fighting for a third tight end spot behind Kyle Pitts Sr. and Charlie Woerner. Causing turnovers in the third phase of the game is a good way to get noticed. Also, quick shoutout kicker Younghoe Koo for making his exhibition return after being placed on injured reserve in Week 16 last season. Koo made both field-goal attempts from 39 and 42 yards out.
Number to know: 55. The distance Bradley Pinion’s punt traveled to place the Titans at their own 6-yard line. Rookie safety Xavier Watts downed the ball.
Titans tidbit: The Titans’ No. 1 draft pick, quarterback Cam Ward, played three series in the first half. He completed two of his seven passes for 42 yards.
Injury updates: Quarterback Emory Jones took a hard hit when trying to pick up a first down on a fourth-and-2 play in the final three minutes. Jones ran 1 yard before being tackled by Titans linebacker Amari Burney. Jones walked off under his own power with athletic trainers by his side. Easton Stick came back out for the final series with Jones sidelined.