New York
Jets
0-0
10
FINAL
21
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested season opener, the Tennessee Titans topped the New York Jets with a final score of 21-10, setting the tone for their 2026 campaign. Both teams were eager to start the season on a high note, but it was the Titans who ultimately secured the victory.
Tennessee's offense was powered by Cam Ward, who threw for a touchdown and managed the game effectively. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard led the ground game, racking up 45 rushing yards, while the Jets' Garrett Wilson stood out in the receiving department with 70 yards. J.J. McCarthy of the Jets struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 105 passing yards.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, with Cor'Dale Flott making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions, crucial in shifting the momentum of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Titans' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. With Jeffery Simmons adding a sack to his impressive performance, the Titans showcased a balanced effort on both sides of the ball to secure their opening win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 105 | 0 | 4 | 22.3 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 16 | 6 | 38% | 103 | 1 | 2 | 41.4 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 47 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 58 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

