Jets and Giants start NFL season 1-0; Yankees eye postseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The New York Jets and Giants both opened the 2026 NFL season with wins, defeating the Tennessee Titans 23-10 and the Dallas Cowboys 28-20, respectively. This marks the first time both teams have started a season 1-0 since 2009, a year when the Yankees went on to win the World Series. Yankees fans are encouraged by this historical coincidence, as the baseball team clinches a playoff spot and welcomes back Aaron Judge. With Cam Schlittler performing well as a pitcher, the Yankees aim for another championship run as the MLB postseason approaches. Jets and Giants' strong performances set a positive tone for New York sports.
- •Jets defeat Titans 23-10 in Week 1 opener.
- •Giants earn victory over Cowboys 28-20 in their opener.
- •Both teams last started 1-0 in 2009, when Yankees won the World Series.
- •Yankees clinch a playoff spot and welcome Aaron Judge back.
- •Cam Schlittler shines as Yankees prepare for postseason.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — History is on Yankees’ side after Jets & Giants NFL Week 1 wins
"The Giants and Jets have set the stage for history to repeat itself.
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