Titans' D shows signs of improvement in preseason opener

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) runs the ball after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks (15) misses the catch against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks (15) works in the pocket against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron, left, is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Trevon Coley and outside linebacker Rashad Weaver during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks with officals during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)