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35
FINAL
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Tennessee
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans opened the 2027 season with an impressive 47-35 victory over the New Orleans Saints, setting the tone for what could be a promising year. Both teams were eager to start strong, but it was the Titans who ultimately secured the win in a high-scoring affair.
Cam Ward led the charge for the Titans, throwing for three touchdowns while maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the game. On the ground, Tony Pollard was a force, racking up 167 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the Titans' offensive success. Meanwhile, Carnell Tate emerged as a key target, finishing with 101 receiving yards, helping to stretch the field and create opportunities.
Defensively, Alontae Taylor was a standout for Tennessee, not only leading the team with five total tackles but also securing an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The Titans' defense put pressure on the Saints, with Jeffery Simmons adding a sack to keep New Orleans on their heels. The pivotal moment came when Taylor's interception set up a crucial touchdown, sealing the victory and showcasing the Titans' balanced attack on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 356 | 2 | 2 | 102.3 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 259 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 19 | 167 | 8.8 | 17 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 17 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 14 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 69 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 30 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 20 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 41 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Harrell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wit Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 43 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

