New York
Jets
0-0
13
FINAL
31
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Tennessee Titans topped the New York Jets with a final score of 31-13. The Titans made a strong statement early in the season, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball and setting the tone for what they hope will be a successful campaign.
Offensively, Tennessee was powered by a stellar performance from running back Derrius Guice, who racked up an impressive 154 rushing yards. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill contributed with 137 passing yards, while Jets quarterback Sam Darnold managed to find the end zone once through the air but struggled to generate consistent offense against a tough Titans defense.
Defensively, Tennessee significantly impacted the game's outcome, highlighted by Jadeveon Clowney's 1.5 sacks and Rashaan Evans' interception. The Titans' defense created crucial turnovers and applied relentless pressure, limiting the Jets' scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the first half when Evans picked off Darnold, allowing Tennessee to extend their lead and seize control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tannehill | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 137 | 1 | 0 | 102.3 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 111 | 1 | 3 | 48.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrius Guice | HB | 17 | 154 | 9.1 | 64 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Le'Veon Bell | HB | 11 | 146 | 13.3 | 22 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Corey Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Breshad Perriman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrynton Evans | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Herndon IV | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Corey Davis | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud III | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | โ | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Breshad Perriman | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jamison Crowder | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| MyCole Pruitt | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Adam Humphries | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darrynton Evans | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashaan Evans | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Mosley | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Fuller | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avery Williamson | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ibraheim Campbell | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Poole | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Vaccaro | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shyheim Carter | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Huff | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Maher | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| Brett Kern | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

