New York
Jets
0-0
38
FINAL
10
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 performance, the New York Jets topped the Tennessee Titans 38-10, setting the tone for the 2026 season. The Jets showcased their offensive prowess, while the Titans struggled to find their rhythm, highlighting the stakes of a crucial early matchup in the race for playoff positioning.
Jalen Milroe led the charge for New York, throwing for 220 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the game. Rashid Shaheed proved to be a reliable target, racking up 116 receiving yards that kept the Jets' offense humming. On the ground, the Titans' Tony Pollard kept things competitive with 86 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Jets' explosive attack.
Defensively, the Jets made their presence felt with key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Will McDonald IV recorded a sack, applying consistent pressure on the Titans' offense, while Dane Belton's interception halted a potential scoring drive, marking a pivotal moment in the game. Cody Barton led the Titans’ defense with nine tackles, but the overall defensive effort of the Jets proved too much for Tennessee to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 34 | 20 | 220 | 3 | 1 | 95.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 43 | 23 | 205 | 0 | 2 | 47.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 12 | 86 | 7.2 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kalel Mullings | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kalel Mullings | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 |

