Carolina
Panthers
0-0
21
FINAL
49
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2027 season, the Tennessee Titans topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 49-21. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Titans showcased their offensive firepower, setting the tone for what could be an exciting season ahead.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward was in top form, throwing for 345 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s explosive aerial attack. Ward's precision was complemented by wide receiver Khari Haynes, who racked up 115 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard tried to keep pace with 96 rushing yards, but the Titans' offense was relentless.
Defensively, the Titans made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Alontae Taylor's two interceptions were pivotal, halting any potential scoring drives from the Panthers and allowing the Titans to capitalize on turnovers. The combination of a stout secondary and impactful moments from their defense not only secured the win but also established Tennessee as a formidable contender in the early season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 345 | 4 | 0 | 152.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 236 | 2 | 4 | 64.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 21 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khari Haynes | HB | 11 | 18 | 1.6 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khari Haynes | HB | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 109 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Juan Trejo | TE | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 62 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | — | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |

