New York
Jets
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35
FINAL
14
Tennessee
Titans
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets opened their 2026 season with a commanding 35-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans. This win sets a strong tone for the Jets as they aim to build on their momentum in the early weeks of the season. Meanwhile, the Titans will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from a disappointing start.
Joe Milton led the Jets' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team build a comfortable lead. Breece Hall contributed on the ground with 66 rushing yards, while the Titans' Cam Ward showcased his arm talent by passing for a game-high 369 yards. Despite the loss, Ward’s connection with Carnell Tate, who recorded 165 receiving yards, kept the Titans competitive.
Defensively, the Jets made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. David Bailey was a force with two sacks, constantly pressuring Ward, while Andre Cisco's two interceptions thwarted the Titans' scoring chances. The game shifted significantly in the second quarter when Cisco picked off a pass, allowing the Jets to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 47 | 24 | 369 | 2 | 5 | 51.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 22 | 16 | 213 | 3 | 0 | 142.6 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

