Jets open 2026 season with 23-10 victory over Titans
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The New York Jets defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-10 at Nissan Stadium to begin the 2026 NFL season. Cam Ward and the Titans offense struggled throughout the game, while the Jets controlled time of possession and established a strong ground game. Robert Saleh faced his former team in an underwhelming debut, highlighting defensive issues and a lack of offensive explosiveness for Tennessee. The Titans will regroup ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, scheduled for Noon CDT on September 17.
- •The Jets amassed 215 passing yards and 80 rushing yards.
- •Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards.
- •Tennessee's defense lacked a pass rush and allowed extensive drives.
- •Anthony Hill Jr. led the Titans in tackles in his debut start.
- •Cedric Gray's absence was felt in Tennessee's defense.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Breece Hall powers Jets past Titans 23-10 in a dominant season opener against their former coach
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Titans embarrassed by Jets, 23-10, to open 2026 with a thud
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Titans spanked by Jets for an embarrassing start to the Robert Saleh era | Estes
"Breece Hall ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards in his Jets return and the New York Jets defeated Tennessee 23-10 on Sunday in the season opener to spoil Titans coach Robert Saleh's debut against his former team. The Jets never trailed, led 10-3 at halftime and held the ball for just over 38 minutes. Smith, drafted by New York in 2013 and acquired from Las Vegas in March, finished 19 of 24 while efficiently moving new coordinator Frank Reich's offense.
"Looks like it's going to be another long season for the Tennessee Titans, who were roundly outplayed by the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium.
"The Tennessee Titans struggled in Robert Saleh's debut, falling 23-10 to the New York Jets in the 2026 season opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:27 PMBreece Hall powers Jets past Titans 23-10 in a dominant season opener against their former coach
Breece Hall ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards in his Jets return and the New York Jets defeated Tennessee 23-10 on Sunday in the season opener to spoil Titans coach Robert Saleh's debut against his former team. The Jets never trailed, led 10-3 at halftime and held the ball for just over 38 minutes. Smith, drafted by New York in 2013 and acquired from Las Vegas in March, finished 19 of 24 while efficiently moving new coordinator Frank Reich's offense.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:16 PMTennessee Titans embarrassed by Jets, 23-10, to open 2026 with a thud
The Tennessee Titans struggled in Robert Saleh's debut, falling 23-10 to the New York Jets in the 2026 season opener.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:14 PMTitans spanked by Jets for an embarrassing start to the Robert Saleh era | Estes
Looks like it's going to be another long season for the Tennessee Titans, who were roundly outplayed by the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium.
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