​The Tennessee Titans have changed a lot over the last 20 months.Since Jan. 2025, the organization has made changes at GM, starting quarterback and head coach.This year, Robert Saleh opens his Titans tenure with second-year quarterback Cam Ward in an offense with two key wide receiver additions and a rebuilt defense led by All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons.The Tennessean makes its yearly Titans predictions ahead of the Sept. 13 season opener:THE LEADER: Inside what drives Jeffery Simmons and why he remains loyal to Titans | ExclusiveTennessee Titans 2026 NFL predictions: Can Robert Saleh, Cam Ward lead surprise run to playoffs?Nick Suss, Titans beat reporterTitans record: 6-11The reason: The trenches should be pretty solid. The offense should be better. The coaches won’t be in over their heads. And all that still only amounts to a season one floor above the NFL’s basement.One bold prediction: Tyjae Spears stays healthy and finishes with more yards from scrimmage than Tony Pollard.Titans offensive MVP: Carnell TateTitans defensive MVP: Jeffery SimmonsTop rookie: Carnell TatePassing yards / touchdowns for Cam Ward: 3,750 / 22Receiving yards / touchdowns for Carnell Tate: 900 / 6Jeffery Simmons’ sack total in 2026: 10.0Where Titans’ offense will rank: 21st in points per gameWhere Titans’ defense will rank: 17th in points per game allowedFill-in-the-blank: Success for the 2026 Tennessee Titans looks like…. making good teams sweat and looking better than bad teams.Super Bowl prediction: Rams over BroncosGentry Estes, columnistTitans record: 5-12The reason: I know Titans fans don’t want to hear this, but five wins feels generous for a thin, young roster with this many holes and question marks.One bold prediction: Mitch Trubisky will get a starting nod at some point during the season, and it won’t be because Cam Ward is too injured to play.Titans offensive MVP: Tony PollardTitans defensive MVP: Jeffery SimmonsTop rookie: Carnell TatePassing yards / touchdowns for Cam Ward: 3,500 / 18Receiving yards / touchdowns for Carnell Tate: 750 / 5Jeffery Simmons’ sack total in 2026: 8.5Where Titans’ offense will rank: 25th in points per gameWhere Titans’ defense will rank: 6th in points per game allowedFill-in-the-blank: Success for the 2026 Tennessee Titans looks like…. Cam Ward proving that he can be an effective, reliable starting quarterback in the NFL, meaning the Titans don’t have to go searching for a new QB in the offseason.Super Bowl prediction: Bills over RamsNick Gray, trending reporterTitans record: 6-11The reason: This rebuild will take a couple seasons with real questions along the offensive line and in the secondary. In the offseason, Mike Borgonzi tried to cover all bases with a wide spread of free agency signings. If the Titans can focus on upgrades in a couple areas next offseason instead of six or seven, then 2026 will be a positive step forward.One bold prediction: The Titans lose Week 1 against the