New York
Jets
0-0
7
FINAL
66
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating display, the Tennessee Titans crushed the New York Jets with a final score of 66-7 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The Titans not only showcased their high-powered offense but also set the tone for their season with a resounding victory, signaling their intentions as potential contenders.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward led the charge with an impressive five touchdown passes, while Tony Pollard was a force on the ground, rushing for 166 yards. For the Jets, Geno Smith threw for 296 yards, but was unable to find the end zone, highlighting the stark difference in offensive effectiveness between the two teams. Breece Hall made a mark for New York with 113 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tennessee's relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Titans were a nightmare for the Jets, with Anthony Hill Jr. leading the charge with six total tackles and three interceptions, showcasing his playmaking ability. Keldric Faulk added 1.5 sacks, contributing to the relentless pressure that ultimately stifled New York's offense. The game turned decisively in the second quarter, as Hill's interceptions swung momentum heavily in favor of the Titans, allowing them to build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 46 | 22 | 48% | 296 | 1 | 7 | 36.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 232 | 5 | 1 | 128.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 19 | 166 | 8.7 | 29 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | -1 | -0.1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 97 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 55 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 36 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 18 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milo Eifler | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi Moore | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 27 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

