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Femi Oladejo came from nowhere to deliver Titans’ game-winning Week 6 moment

The best moment of Femi Oladejo's career swung Week 6 for the Titans.
ByJustin Melo
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Oct 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (7) leaves the field against the Houston Texans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Oct 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (7) leaves the field against the Houston Texans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Tennessee Titans executed the unthinkable on Sunday. They overcame a 13-0 halftime deficit to stun the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 in Week 6. Sophomore defensive end Femi Oladejo emerged from the shadows to help make the game-changing play.

The Titans converted two defensive turnovers and a 58-yard punt return by Chimere Dike into 13 unanswered points, entering the fourth quarter in a tie game. Another Titans defensive stop led to a Colts fourth-quarter punt. It was blocked by a combination of James Williams Sr. and Julius Chestnut. Oladejo scooped the fumble for a special teams TD, giving the Titans a key 20-13 advantage.

It was the Titans' first non-offensive TD of the campaign. Oladejo has steadily been improving on special teams and defense lately. Oladejo's scoop-and-score was the culmination of hard work in all phases.

Femi Oladejo stepped up when the Titans needed a hero in thrilling comeback win

The Titans had spotted a weakness in the Colts' protection unit on punts. Earlier in the second half, reserve defensive end Truman Jones was whistled for a roughing the punter penalty. It was brutal, but Jones nearly blocked that punt while foreshadowing what was to come.

Chestnut and Williams executed a successful twist up the middle on the blocked punt. It went down as a 14-yard touchdown return for Oladejo. Partial credit definitely goes to special teams coordinator John "Bones" Fassel.

The Titans entered Week 6 as the worst special teams unit from an EPA perspective. They committed several penalties on special teams in this game, including a holding call on the opening kickoff. But the 58-yard punt return by Dike, combined by Oladejo's TD, totally changed Sunday's outcome.

Titans DE Femi Oladejo is also making strides as a pass rusher

In addition to Oladejo's massive special teams moment, he appears to be making strides as a pass rusher. On several occasions, his bull rush appeared effective enough to make Colts QB Daniel Jones uncomfortable in the pocket. The former UCLA standout played 17 defensive snaps, which accounted for his usual 20-25% snap share.

Coach Saleh praised Oladejo's growth as a defensive end during his Monday virtual meeting with local media. The sophomore defensive end may never live up to the expectations attached to being the 52nd overall selection, but he's improving in two important phases. Oladejo helped make the Titans' biggest play in the Week 6 win.

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