Tennessee
Titans
1-1
34
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the New York Giants 34-31 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their early-season momentum, but it was the Titans who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience.
The offensive fireworks were led by Titans quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for four touchdowns and kept the Giants' defense on its heels throughout the contest. Meanwhile, New York's Jaxson Dart had a standout performance as well, racking up 368 passing yards, with Malik Nabers being his favorite target, hauling in 171 receiving yards. Despite a lackluster rushing attack from both teams, the passing game took center stage in this high-scoring affair.
Defensively, D.J. Reader of the Giants made a significant impact, recording five total tackles and two sacks, but it wasn't enough to sway the outcome. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Titans' offense executed a crucial drive, culminating in a touchdown that put them ahead for good. The Giants fought valiantly to stay in the game, but in the end, Tennessee made the plays necessary to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 17 | 368 | 3 | 5 | 94.1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 21 | 12 | 254 | 4 | 3 | 100.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 160 | 32.0 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reader | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarvarius Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 |

