Houston
Texans
0-0
7
FINAL
33
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance to kick off the 2028 season, the Tennessee Titans triumphed over the Houston Texans with a final score of 33-7. With both teams vying for an early advantage in the division, the Titans showcased their strength and strategy right from the start.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was their quarterback, who threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. The ground game was bolstered by a strong showing from the running back, who rushed for 97 yards, while the top receiver added 69 yards to the aerial assault. Overall, it was a balanced offensive effort that kept the Texans on their heels throughout the matchup.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, highlighted by a standout performance from a player who recorded four total tackles and snagged three critical interceptions. The game’s turning point came when the Titans capitalized on a turnover, swiftly converting it into a touchdown that shifted momentum irrevocably in their favor. With such a formidable defense and a well-executed game plan, the Titans sent a clear message to the league: they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 182 | 2 | 2 | 74.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 60 | 0 | 6 | 19.7 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stevens | HB | 18 | 97 | 5.4 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 16 | 86 | 5.4 | 16 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Marcus Stevens | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 37 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavarius Northcutt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Santiago | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

