Geno Smith leads Jets to 23-10 win over Titans in season opener

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Geno Smith leads Jets to 23-10 win over Titans in season opener
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Geno Smith threw for 215 yards as the New York Jets secured a 23-10 victory against the Tennessee Titans on September 13, 2026, in Nashville. The Jets dominated the game after a cautious first half, capitalizing on a short field to score a touchdown on their opening possession. Breece Hall also contributed significantly with 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. Though Smith's performance was steady without touchdowns, he effectively utilized his pass catchers, benefiting from a strong offensive line. The Jets will face the Green Bay Packers in their Week 2 home opener next Sunday.

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  • Smith completed 19 of 24 passes with 215 yards.
  • Breece Hall rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.
  • Jets scored on their opening possession for the first time since 2016.
  • Defensive play-calling by Aaron Glenn led to three sacks.
  • Injuries affected the Jets' defense in the second half.
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  • 8:24 PMYahoo SportsGeno Smith finishes with 215 yards in Week 1
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Geno Smith waited 3,612 days for another start in a New York Jets uniform. He made it worth the wait. Smith completed 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards, providing the steady hand the Jets (1-0) envisioned in a dominant 23-10 season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans (0-1) at Nissan Stadium. After a cautious first half in which Smith passed for just 90 yards, the Jets ...

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The New York Jets opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion Sunday, defeating the Tennessee Titans 23-10 in Nashville and giving new head coach Aaron Glenn a victory in his first regular-season game. The Jets controlled the game for much of the afternoon, especially on the ground and defensively. New York finished with 367 total…

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Jets QB Geno Smith completed 19 of his 24 passes and finished with 215 yards

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