Tennessee Titans prepare to face New York Jets at Nissan Stadium

The Tennessee Titans begin their 2026 NFL season this Sunday with a home game against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium. Entering the year with an upgraded coaching staff and a retooled roster, the team faces significant questions regarding its defensive secondary. ESPN analyst Turron Devenport identifies the front seven, featuring Jeffery Simmons and John Franklin-Myers, as the team's primary strength. Conversely, the secondary remains an area of concern after defensive depth proved limited during the preseason and preseason opponents completed 89% of their passes. Veteran free agent Joshua Williams will miss time due to a pectoral injury, further testing the unit's depth. The upcoming matchup against the Jets serves as the first real test of how well the new roster configurations will perform under game conditions.

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