Tennessee
Titans
2-0
38
FINAL
14
New York
Giants
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans claimed a decisive 38-14 victory over the New York Giants in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a contender early in the campaign. With this win, the Titans improve their record while the Giants look to regroup after a disappointing outing at home.
Titans quarterback Fernando Mendoza shined in the spotlight, throwing for 444 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Receivers were equally impressive, with Carnell Tate racking up 156 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Giants' defense on their heels. The Titans’ offense displayed a balanced attack, taking advantage of every opportunity to extend their lead.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, with Malachi Lawrence contributing 1.5 sacks and Brian Branch making a game-changing impact with two interceptions. A pivotal moment came in the second quarter when Branch's second pick set up a quick touchdown, providing the Titans with a commanding lead they never relinquished. The Titans' defense effectively stifled the Giants' attempts to mount a comeback, showcasing their dominance in all phases of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 39 | 21 | 54% | 444 | 3 | 3 | 87.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 7 | 33% | 153 | 1 | 8 | 36.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 44 | 3.7 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 156 | 39.0 | 66 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 38 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 38 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 24 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

