Titans at Patriots
Tennessee Titans 41, New England Patriots 35 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Titans 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Patriots 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJoe Milton 328 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 79 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 137 yds receivingBobby Okereke 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 477 · 420Passing yards 328 · 291Rushing yards 149 · 129Completions 21/33 · 17/35Yards per carry 4.4 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1h ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Tennessee Titans secured a 41-35 victory over the New England Patriots, showcasing the stakes of an intense opening game. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Titans who ultimately emerged victorious, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
Joe Milton led the Titans' offensive charge with an impressive 328 passing yards, effectively distributing the ball to keep the Patriots' defense on their toes. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud showcased his prowess for the Patriots, throwing four touchdown passes, though it ultimately wasn't enough to clinch the win. Christian McCaffrey added a solid ground game for New England, rushing for 79 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba provided a deep threat with 137 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Titans were bolstered by Terrion Arnold's crucial interception, which proved to be a turning point in the game. Despite the Patriots' Bobby Okereke leading the defense with nine total tackles and DeForest Buckner recording 1.5 sacks, they struggled to contain the Titans' explosive offense when it mattered most. Tennessee's ability to capitalize on key moments allowed them to hold off a late rally from New England and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 21/33 | 64% | 328 | 3 | 1 | 114.2 |
Patriots | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 17/35 | 49% | 291 | 4 | 2 | 91.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 18 | 73 | 4.1 | 29 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 30 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 15 | 79 | 5.3 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Najee HarrisHB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 26 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae WalkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 75 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 78 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Jahdae WalkerWR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 54 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dominic LovettWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SawyerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric StokesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis GardeckSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobee MinorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna NwosuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||
| Kai KroegerP | 2/2 | 5 | 43 |
Patriots | |||
| Eric CasasK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
