New Orleans
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FINAL
38
Tennessee
Titans
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 3 matchup, the Tennessee Titans secured a 38-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. The win marked a significant moment for the Titans as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the competitive AFC South.
Tennessee's offensive standout, Cam Ward, delivered an impressive performance with 338 passing yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team effectively. Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Jr. was a key target, racking up 164 receiving yards, demonstrating a potent connection with Ward that was instrumental in the Titans' offensive success. Despite a strong effort from the Saints' Tyler Shough, who led all rushers with 83 yards, it was the Titans' air attack that proved too much.
On the defensive side, the Saints struggled to contain Tennessee's explosive offense, but Kool-Aid McKinstry stood out with nine total tackles, providing a glimpse of resilience. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Titans scored on a quick strike, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. With the defense unable to respond effectively, the Titans held off any attempts from the Saints to mount a comeback, sealing a crucial win at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 338 | 3 | 0 | 134.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 40 | 29 | 73% | 287 | 3 | 0 | 117.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 61 | 0 | 67 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 52 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Max Armstead | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Kalel Mullings | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Collier | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 10 | 164 | 16.4 | 51 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 15 | 164 | 10.9 | 64 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 9 | 148 | 16.4 | 81 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Max Armstead | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Favors | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric McKinney | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Pryce | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52 |
| Cole Rudolph | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

