Jeffery Simmons recovers fumble to open second half of TEN-IND

Defensive tackle logged 11 sacks in 15 games in 2025

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Jeffery Simmons recovers the fumble to start the second half! TENvsIND on FOX/FOX One Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/6 Via @NFL on X

What happened: Tennessee defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who recorded a sack against the Giants earlier this month, secured a loose ball at the start of the third quarter against Indianapolis. The takeaway ended the opening possession after halftime during Sunday's FOX broadcast.

Why it matters: Third-quarter turnovers immediately shift field position in divisional play. Tennessee drafted Simmons 19th overall out of Mississippi State in 2019 and locked him into a long-term extension to anchor the interior front.

By the numbers: Simmons posted 67 tackles and 11 sacks across 15 games in the 2025 season, per ESPN, and entered 2026 ranked No. 83 on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

What to watch: Tennessee looks to turn the early second-half takeaway into points as third-quarter action continues.

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