New York
Jets
0-0
24
FINAL
18
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the New York Jets topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 24-18, showcasing their determination to kick off the year on a high note. Both teams were vying for an early advantage in the season, but it was the Jets who ultimately emerged victorious, setting the tone for their campaign ahead.
Leading the charge for the Titans, quarterback Cam Ward put up impressive numbers, throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Tony Pollard added a solid 119 rushing yards. On the other side, Jets receiver Garrett Wilson was a standout performer, racking up a remarkable 180 receiving yards, proving to be a key weapon in the passing game and helping his team secure the win.
Defensively, Minkah Fitzpatrick was pivotal for New York, recording seven total tackles and snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of the Jets. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Fitzpatrick's interception halted a potential Titans scoring drive, allowing the Jets to maintain their lead and seal the victory. The defensive efforts from both teams were crucial, but it was the Jets' ability to make key plays when it mattered most that ultimately decided the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 37 | 19 | 51% | 290 | 2 | 2 | 73.0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 227 | 1 | 1 | 75.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 82 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 19 | 34 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 8 | 180 | 22.5 | 90 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 76 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |

