Tennessee
Titans
2-0
44
FINAL
41
New York
Giants
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the New York Giants, 44-41, in a game that showcased both teams' offensive firepower. With playoff implications already on the line early in the season, this contest was set up to be a pivotal moment for both franchises.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants delivered a standout performance, throwing for 451 yards and five touchdowns, leading a high-octane aerial assault. His favorite target, Puka Nacua, shone with 235 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Giants in the game. On the ground, Tyjae Spears kept the Titans moving with an impressive 149 rushing yards, contributing significantly to the team's offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain the Titans' balanced attack, despite standout performances from Jevon Holland, who made four total tackles, and Brian Burns, who registered two sacks. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Titans' ability to maintain a consistent ground game allowed them to control the clock and ultimately secure the win. The Giants' defense faced a tough challenge, allowing Tennessee to outlast their late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 33 | 22 | 451 | 5 | 1 | 136.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 39 | 29 | 375 | 3 | 1 | 119.0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 17 | 149 | 8.8 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Gunner Olszewski | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 10 | 235 | 23.5 | 4 | 70 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 8 | 119 | 14.9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 56 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 59 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

