Tennessee
Titans
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56
FINAL
17
Indianapolis
Colts
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating display to kick off the 2028 season, the Tennessee Titans topped the Indianapolis Colts with a resounding 56-17 victory. The win sets a promising tone for the Titans, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic prowess right out of the gate.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for an impressive 344 yards and six touchdowns, marking an explosive start to his season. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley also had a standout performance, racking up 231 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Titans' aerial assault. Meanwhile, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor put up a commendable 152 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tennessee's offensive onslaught.
The Titans' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by DJ Pickett's two interceptions that stifled any momentum the Colts tried to build. Jermaine Johnson II added to the pressure with a key sack, underscoring a defensive strategy that effectively kept Indianapolis on its heels. The game's turning point came when the Titans scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, creating an insurmountable gap that the Colts simply could not recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 344 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 200 | 1 | 4 | 50.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 152 | 15.2 | 89 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 10 | 132 | 13.2 | 20 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Jeff Hopkins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 5 | 231 | 46.2 | 29 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 121 | 60.5 | 13 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 13 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Pickett | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Jacobs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Adams | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Clark | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

