Jets rookies make impact plays in Week 1 matchup against Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The New York Jets got significant contributions from rookies Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr. during their Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans. Both players showcased their talents early, with Cooper making a key 30-yard catch and Sadiq scoring a touchdown on a misdirection play. Their performances helped the Jets secure an early lead, contributing to a solid start in the season opener. The Jets look to build on this momentum as the season progresses.
- •Omar Cooper gained 30 yards on a crucial catch on 3rd-and-9.
- •Kenyon Sadiq scored on a touchdown run shortly after Cooper's catch.
- •The Jets scored seven points on their first possession.
- •Cooper and Sadiq were first-round draft picks in 2026.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Jets got splash plays from 2 rookies on offense in Week 1
"The New York Jets got splash plays on offense from two rookies versus the Tennessee Titans in Week 1.
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