The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of preseason action, and tight end Gunnar Helm earned Player of the Game honors.

Offensively, a slow night turned into a wildly exciting third quarter. The Falcons scored 17 points to open the second half but were shut out in the fourth quarter. Undrafted free agent running back Nate Carter rushed for 63 yards on nine carries, including a 43-yard touchdown to get the Falcons back in the game.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/titans as Three Titans Make Roster Case Vs. Falcons. The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the preseason - a game in which many of their depth pieces and fringe roster players were given ample opportunities to shine and show they are worth a 53-man roster spot.

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 23-20, in Week 2 of the preseason after a back-and-forth battle.

Kendell Brooks scores on a 53-yard interception return as the Tennessee Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 in a preseason game.

The Atlanta Falcons have to get to their 53-man roster by Tuesday, August 27th, and a pair of bubble veterans are making a strong push in the preseason.

The Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons engaged in a heated joint practice marked by multiple fights. A large altercation erupted between the Titans' defense and Falcons' offense, involving Jeffery Simmons, Julius Wood, and Drake London.

The Tennessee Titans went into Atlanta for their second preseason game and defeated the Falcons 23-20. However, what's come out of that as far as discussion was the performance by Cam Ward, and in particular one moment during the game where Ward showed off the mental side of his game and his arm

The Atlanta Falcons faced off with the Tennessee Titans Friday night. The defense showed promise, while the reserve offensive line remains a concern.