Titans suffer sixth straight season-opening loss to Jets, 23-10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Tennessee Titans lost their season opener to the New York Jets, 23-10, marking their sixth consecutive opening-day defeat. New coach Robert Saleh criticized the team's performance, stating they failed to show improvement in critical areas despite a roster overhaul in the offseason. The Titans never led in the game and struggled on special teams, while rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. shone with a significant defensive performance. The Titans will host the Philadelphia Eagles next week, looking to end their losing streak.
- •Titans lose their opener, 23-10, to Jets on September 14, 2026.
- •Robert Saleh critiques overall team performance as lacking.
- •Anthony Hill Jr. leads Titans defense with 16 tackles in debut.
- •Special teams errors contributed to the loss, including a fumble.
- •Titans face the Philadelphia Eagles in their next matchup.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — A new coach, a changed roster, and the same result: Titans stumble in opening their season
"New Tennessee coach Robert Saleh watched the tape of the Titans in their first game with a new coaching staff and had a sharp critique. "We also have to acknowledge we have a long way to go,” Saleh said of a franchise that flipped more than half of the roster this offseason along with the new coaching staff.
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