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Geno Smith’s dominant Week One performance should provide hope to New York Jets fans in opportunistic season

Geno Smith turned heads in his second debut with the New York Jets, receiving a ton of praise from HC Aaron Glenn and his teammates. One of the biggest takeaways from the New York Jets’ dominating Week One win in Nashville was the performance of quarterback Geno Smith.

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What the Jets Have (Not) Accomplished Is Actually Pretty Amazing

The Buffalo Bills have the longest current streak of making the playoffs. They’ve reached the postseason seven years in a row, and — after Josh Allen shredded an outstanding Houston Texans defense to kick off the 2026 season — it looks like eight will be a formality.

T'Vondre Sweat News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

3 Unsung Heroes Stand Out in Jets' Week 1 Win Over Titans (T'Vondre Sweat's Impact Is Clear)

NASHVILLE, TN — Any win in the NFL is hard. But for the first time in years, the Jets made it look easy on Sunday. New York dominated the lowly Titans and former head coach Robert Saleh to the tune of a 23-10 score that appeared closer than the game ended up being.

Jarvis Brownlee News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Titans cast-offs Jarvis Brownlee Jr, T’Vondre Sweat get the last laugh against their former team on social media after big Jets Week 1 win

The Titans sent Brownlee and Sweat packing. They both came back to where they were drafted in Week 1 and helped their team embarrass their old team. Adding

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32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

New York Jets PFF Grades Underline How They Dominated Tennessee Titans

The New York Jets dismantled the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, winning by 23-10 in a game that wasn’t really that close. There were questions heading into the opening game of the 2026 season for the Jets.

Dean Clark News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Jets Re-Signing S Dean Clark To Practice Squad

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are expected to re-sign S Dean Clark to the practice squad. It’s worth noting Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick is dealing with a groin injury after Week 1.

Jamaal Pritchett News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

Why Jamaal Pritchett Will Make a Bigger Impact Than You Think After Omar Cooper's Injury

A new era in Jets football was on full display in Week 1, as head coach Aaron Glenn led Gang Green to a 23-10 win over former bench boss Robert Saleh's Titans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 1

We didn't see a single rookie quarterback take the field in NFL Week 1, but a few first-year players stood out as future stars in their debuts. Let's check out four rookies who made instant impressions with their respective teams in Week 1.

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Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on Drake Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

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Jets, Giants accomplish feat not done since 2009 season

Both teams opened their 2026-27 season with convincing wins.

Giants WR Malik Nabers tackled by unlikely team member in his first game back from major injury

Giants players add to John Harbaugh hype train after win over Cowboys

More information revealed on when Giants' Malik Nabers decided to play in win over Cowboys

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

Grading Every Jets Position Group After Week 1 vs. Titans: Defense makes a strong statement

The Jets could not have asked for a much better start to the season or Year 2 for head coach Aaron Glenn in a dominant 23-10 win over former Jets HC Robert Saleh and the Titans on Sunday.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 14

The Jets really did the thing that Jets teams simply don’t do

“Who want to fly with them f—— Jets?” In years past, the answer to Aaron Glenn’s signature post-game victory catchphrase would have typically been a resounding “Nobody”.

Aaron Glenn News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

Faria's Focus: Jets Pass First Test, But Must Keep Old Message Close

NASHVILLE, TN — If Aaron Glenn was thrilled with his team’s performance in the New York Jets’ 23-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans, the head coach didn’t show it.

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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 14

Is it time for NY Jets fans to buy into Geno Smith?

Soak it in, New York Jets fans. There is no better feeling than a Week 1 victory for a fanbase, especially New York’s, which has dealt with 15 straight years without the playoffs.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

4 Studs & 3 Duds from Jets' Week 1 Win Over Titans

NASHVILLE, TN — Sunday was considered a revenge game for many Tennessee Titans players and coaches when they battled the New York Jets. By the end of the game, however, any talk of revenge was drowned out by boos and silence.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Jets Believe Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. Suffered High Ankle Sprain

The Jets were able to pull a win out of their trip to Nashville to open the season today, but they lost a couple key players along the way. Three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed a good portion of his Jets debut after hurting his groin, and first-round rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr.

Geno Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Geno Smith sounds off on Jets fans taking over Panthers home in Week 1

The New York Jets have been struggling in brutal fashion for years. After finishing the 2025 season with a 3-14 record and in last place in the AFC East, the Jets got to turn the page with the start of the new season.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Jets’ Omar Cooper Jr. gets massive X-ray result after injury in NFL debut

Wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.’s rookie debut was cut short on Sunday after he was pulled from the contest with an ankle injury. Shortly after the 23-10 Week 1 win, the New York Jets received an important update after Cooper was given his X-ray results.

Breece Hall News / JetNation.com / September 13

Jets Dominate in 23-10 win to Open Season at 1-0; Breece Hall Tops 100 Yards

New York Jets fans couldn’t have asked for much more in a dominant week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. Gang Green dominated in the trenches on both sides of the ball and came away with a 23-10 victory. Some of the key takeaways?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

New York Jets Report Card After Beatdown of the Tennessee Titans

The New York Jets thoroughly dominated the Tennessee Titans, as both offense and defense did what they had to do to throttle any hopes for the Titans in their home opener.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / September 13

Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) exit opener

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was ruled out for the remainder of their season opener Sunday at the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Jets Placed WR Tim Patrick On IR, Elevated K Jason Sanders

Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Jets have placed veteran WR Tim Patrick on injured reserve and elevated K Jason Sanders for Week 1. Patrick, 32, wound up signing a three-year, $1.66 million contract with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Utah back in 2017.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Watch: Boy sweetly thanks grandfather for Knicks title during 9/11 remembrance

One of the most chilling aspects of the yearly Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony held in Lower Manhattan each year involves family members and friends reading the names of 9/11 victims. During Friday's event, one boy produced an unexpected moment of levity when he mentioned someone he never got the chance to meet.

Jalen Brunson back on big New York stage before Knicks' title defense

Miles McBride future may depend on a line the Knicks refuse to cross