New York
Jets
0-0
36
FINAL
46
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Tennessee Titans topped the New York Jets with a final score of 46-36, kicking off the 2026 season with a statement victory. Both teams fought hard, but the Titans managed to hold off the Jets in a game that showcased offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Tennessee's Jalen Milroe led the charge with an impressive 344 passing yards, while Nick Singleton not only contributed in the ground game with 98 rushing yards but also excelled in the air, racking up a staggering 240 receiving yards. Cade Klubnik of the Jets kept the pressure on with three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Titans' balanced offensive attack.
The Titans' defense played a crucial role in this contest, particularly with Dominique Hampton's two interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of Tennessee. The turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Hampton’s second pick led to a touchdown, sealing the game for the Titans and showcasing their ability to capitalize on critical opportunities.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 344 | 3 | 0 | 148.0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 293 | 3 | 3 | 100.9 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 13 | 98 | 7.5 | 16 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 97 | 9.7 | 14 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 240 | 40.0 | 176 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 54 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 55 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Evan Svoboda | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 38 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik McClain | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Jones | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Robinson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22 |

