New York
Jets
0-0
26
FINAL
45
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans began the 2026 season with a commanding 45-26 victory over the New York Jets, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position as contenders early in the year. With Week 1 on the line, the Titans proved they are ready to make a statement in the league.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for an impressive 417 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with receivers downfield. While the Titans’ ground game was limited, Tony Pollard made the most of his opportunities, adding vital rushing support. For the Jets, Odell Beckham Jr. was a standout performer, racking up 168 receiving yards and keeping the game competitive through the air.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, with Tony Adams leading the team with six total tackles. Oluwafemi Oladejo contributed with a key sack, while Anthony Hill Jr. made a game-changing impact with two interceptions, helping to stifle any momentum the Jets attempted to build. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hill's first interception shifted momentum and allowed the Titans to extend their lead, effectively putting the game out of reach for New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 417 | 3 | 1 | 123.1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 387 | 2 | 3 | 91.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Davis | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | -6 | -2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 9 | 168 | 18.7 | 27 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 9 | 161 | 17.9 | 25 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 23 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 108 | 54.0 | 55 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hallett II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 38 |

