New York
Jets
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FINAL
14
Tennessee
Titans
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets kicked off the 2026 season with a solid 27-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for both teams, as the Jets showcased their offensive prowess while the Titans looked to build momentum early in the season.
Kirk Cousins led the charge for the Jets, passing for 185 yards and throwing a touchdown, while Mike Washington Jr. dominated on the ground with 101 rushing yards. George Pickens was a reliable target, racking up 72 receiving yards and contributing to the Jets' balanced attack that kept the Titans' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jets made a significant impact, with Calais Campbell recording three sacks that disrupted the Titans' rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Campbell's relentless pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Jets to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite a commendable effort from Tennessee's Cor'Dale Flott and Anthony Hill Jr., the Jets' defense proved too formidable for the Titans to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 185 | 1 | 3 | 52.0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 154 | 1 | 2 | 40.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 20 | 101 | 5.0 | 31 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

