Tennessee
Titans
0-0
31
FINAL
34
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 34-31. Both teams were eager to kick off the season on a high note, but it was the Jaguars who ultimately emerged victorious in a contest that featured explosive plays and high stakes.
Tennessee's Sam Darnold had a standout performance, throwing for 374 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his capability as a top-tier quarterback. Despite the loss, Darnold's efforts kept the Titans competitive throughout the game, with Wayne Knight contributing 90 receiving yards to his impressive passing stats. However, it was Bhayshul Tuten of the Jaguars who stole the show on the ground, racking up 138 rushing yards to help secure the win.
On the defensive side, the game turned when Jacksonville's Arik Armstead made a crucial sack, disrupting Darnold's rhythm late in the fourth quarter. Although Tennessee's Kevin Winston Jr. led with four total tackles and Jack Jones recorded an interception, the Jaguars' ability to apply pressure proved decisive. Ultimately, it was a combination of timely defensive plays and an explosive offensive effort that propelled Jacksonville to victory in this tightly contested opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 374 | 4 | 0 | 148.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 191 | 2 | 1 | 130.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 22 | 138 | 6.3 | 22 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Andrew Kroger | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Wayne Knight | HB | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Knight | HB | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 74 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 49 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 32 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 23 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 33 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |

