Jets build separation before the fourth
The New York Jets opened the 2026 season with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans, riding Breece Hall’s 102 rushing yards and a decisive advantage in the middle two quarters. New York led 7-3 after the first quarter, added three points in the second and outscored Tennessee 10-0 in the third. That stretch pushed the Jets’ lead to 20-3 entering the fourth. The Titans scored seven points in the final period, while New York added three to finish the opener at 1-0. Tennessee fell to 0-1.
Hall anchors New York’s offense
Hall carried 22 times for 102 yards and a touchdown, adding two catches on two targets for 16 yards. His workload and production gave New York its strongest individual performance of the game. Geno Smith completed 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards. Garrett Wilson caught six of seven targets for 79 yards, while Adonai Mitchell turned his three targets into three catches for 60 yards. Kenyon Sadiq contributed in both phases. The tight end caught all three of his targets for 21 yards and scored a rushing touchdown on his lone carry, a 3-yard run.
Tennessee gets limited passing production
Cam Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown, adding 21 rushing yards on four carries. New York finished with a 75-yard edge in passing yardage despite Smith attempting eight fewer throws. Wan'Dale Robinson caught five of six targets for 38 yards. Carnell Tate also had 38 receiving yards, catching four of six targets, and Gunnar Helm added four receptions for 28 yards on five targets. Elic Ayomanor caught one of three targets for 11 yards and Tennessee’s receiving touchdown.
Fantasy takeaways and Week 2
Hall led the game with 19.8 PPR points, combining a 22-carry workload with a touchdown and two receptions. Wilson delivered 13.9 PPR points, supported by seven targets and 79 receiving yards. Sadiq’s rushing touchdown helped him reach 11.4 PPR points on three catches and one carry. Jets kicker Jason Sanders finished with 14.0 points. Ward posted 11.7, while Smith finished with 9.3 despite his efficient passing line. The Jets host the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 on Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET. The Titans remain at home to face the Philadelphia Eagles at the same time.