New York
Jets
0-0
26
FINAL
52
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans opened their 2026 season with a commanding 52-26 victory over the New York Jets, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting a strong tone for the year. With Week 1 stakes high for both teams, the Titans made a statement, demonstrating their ability to dominate from the outset.
Justin Fields led the charge for Tennessee with an impressive five touchdown passes, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Jets' defense on their heels throughout the game. Cade Klubnik of the Jets put up respectable numbers, throwing for 292 yards, while Kenyon Sadiq shined with 127 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Titans' explosive offense.
Defensively, Tennessee's Cor'Dale Flott registered five total tackles, and Jevon Kearse was a standout with 2.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Jets' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. With the Titans leading 31-13 at halftime, they established a significant advantage that the Jets could not overcome, marking a clear turning point in a game dominated by Tennessee's high-flying offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 34 | 12 | 35% | 292 | 2 | 4 | 47.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 282 | 5 | 2 | 101.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 53 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 102 | 51.0 | 14 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 45 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 34 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 40 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 40 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ernest Givins | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | — | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Payne | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Kearse | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyron Johnson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Robinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ken Houston | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle Revis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin McNamara | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24 |

