New England
Patriots
0-0
19
FINAL
24
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle to kick off the 2027 season, the Tennessee Titans held off the New England Patriots with a final score of 24-19. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Titans' determination to start the year on a high note, while the Patriots aimed to establish their dominance early in the campaign.
Tennessee's offense was fueled by standout performances, particularly from Cam Ward, who threw for 261 yards and kept the chains moving. Tony Pollard contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, while Wan'Dale Robinson emerged as a favorite target, racking up 134 receiving yards. Behren Morton found the end zone once through the air, providing a much-needed spark for New England's offense.
Defensively, the Patriots put forth a valiant effort, with Robert Spillane leading the charge with 15 total tackles and Milton Williams notching 1.5 sacks. However, the Titans' defense rose to the occasion at crucial moments, preventing the Patriots from seizing momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tennessee's defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 20 | 261 | 1 | 2 | 82.5 |
| Behren Morton | QB | 31 | 17 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 76.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 17 | 82 | 4.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Behren Morton | QB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcellas Dial Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 51 |

