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The Titans Were Almost All Bad in Week 1 — But Carnell Tate Calmed 1 Massive Worry

The Titans Were Almost All Bad in Week 1 — But Carnell Tate Calmed 1 Massive Worry

I won't mince my words in saying that the Tennessee Titans were pretty much a total loss in yesterday's season-opener. The New York Jets rolled into Nashville off a season just as bad as Tennessee's last year (both teams were 3-14) and dominated the whole way through.

Cameron Ward News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Titans legend Kevin Dyson reveals bleak sideline scene as Cam Ward tried to wake up lifeless team vs. Jets

Titans legend Kevin Dyson reveals bleak sideline scene as Cam Ward tried to wake up lifeless team vs. Jets

The Tennessee Titans were within reach at halftime and the third quarter, but Kevin Dyson watched their energy disappear on the sideline as Ward and JC Latham attempted to rally the offense was met with little response.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 14
Titans Stock Report: 3 Players Rising and 2 Falling After Season Opener

Titans Stock Report: 3 Players Rising and 2 Falling After Season Opener

Much can be, and already has been, said about the Tennessee Titans' loss in Week 1. Robert Saleh's new-look crew looked eerily familiar to Titans fans who have endured the lowest of lows in the last few seasons of rebuilding.

Cameron Ward News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 14
Titan Mill: Cam Ward Emerges as Biggest Worry After Week 1 Loss to Jets

Titan Mill: Cam Ward Emerges as Biggest Worry After Week 1 Loss to Jets

Week 1 has come and gone, and the Tennessee Titans are in the very same spot that fans have come to expect from them. A new head coach and staff, a completely retooled roster, and a favorable matchup at home all thrown out the window.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Tennessee Titans get manhandled by the lowly New York Jets in embarrassing Week 1 home loss

Tennessee Titans get manhandled by the lowly New York Jets in embarrassing Week 1 home loss

A lot of people were hoping the Titans would at least look competent against the Jets in Week 1, but Cam Ward and Co. couldn’t even make that happen in a very bad loss.

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

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 / A to Z Sports / September 14
Titans’ humiliating loss to Jets has Nashville furious, but the real danger is what happens when they run out of fans willing to care

Titans’ humiliating loss to Jets has Nashville furious, but the real danger is what happens when they run out of fans willing to care

New coach, new look, big spending, and the same ugly result. Tennessee’s 23-10 loss to the Jets has diehards furious, while another group of fans may simply decide they’ve had enough.

Cameron Ward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Titans’ Cam Ward is officially on bust watch after starting Year 2 with brutal dud vs. Jets

Titans’ Cam Ward is officially on bust watch after starting Year 2 with brutal dud vs. Jets

There is no polite way to describe what happened to Cam Ward in Week 1. The Tennessee Titans entered 2026 expecting their quarterback to take the next decisive step.

Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / September 13
Tennessee Titans’ Week 1 loss to Jets reveals a growing disconnect between players, coaches, and a frustrated fan base

Tennessee Titans’ Week 1 loss to Jets reveals a growing disconnect between players, coaches, and a frustrated fan base

The Titans have a steady message: It’s just Week 1, this team can be good. To fans, it’s hard to agree with either of those things. The Tennessee Titans opened the 2026 season with one of the most disappointing losses in recent franchise history, falling to the New York Jets in a game that left Nissan Stadium shell-shocked.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 13
The Most Egregious Referee Call that Crushed the Titans in Week 1 Loss Vs Jets

The Most Egregious Referee Call that Crushed the Titans in Week 1 Loss Vs Jets

The Tennessee Titans kicked off the 2026 season with a deflating loss at home to the New York Jets. Head coach Robert Saleh's group never had a lead at any point in the contest, and both sides of the ball fell flat.

Jeffery Simmons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Titans’ Jeffery Simmons is having none of reporter’s ‘ragebait’ after Week 1 disaster

Titans’ Jeffery Simmons is having none of reporter’s ‘ragebait’ after Week 1 disaster

The Tennessee Titans began their 2026 season on Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets. Tennessee saw new head coach Robert Saleh make his debut on the sidelines.

Robert Saleh News / A to Z Sports / September 13
Robert Saleh’s Titans defense had one job against the Jets, and his postgame answer makes the failure worse

Robert Saleh’s Titans defense had one job against the Jets, and his postgame answer makes the failure worse

The Tennessee Titans built their defensive line to stop the run and pressure quarterbacks. After the New York Jets did what they wanted up front, head coach Robert Saleh said he does not expect the rotation to change.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Derrick Henry's performance is a sign of Titans' ineptitude

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

The Tennessee Titans probably miss Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry even more now.

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Cameron Ward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Did Titans’ Cam Ward just take a shot at Brian Callahan after laying an egg in Week 1?

Did Titans’ Cam Ward just take a shot at Brian Callahan after laying an egg in Week 1?

With the Tennessee Titans now led by Robert Saleh and quarterback Cam Ward, compared to Brian Callahan from last season, the 24-year-old would seemingly throw a shot at his former head coach.

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Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Titans fans have brutal chant during their Week 1 loss

Titans fans have brutal chant during their Week 1 loss

Tennessee Titans fans only needed one week to decide they had seen enough of the 2026 iteration of the team. The Titans opened their season with a 23-10 home loss to the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Showing no signs of slowing down at 32, Derrick Henry put on one of his signature monster performances as the Baltimore Ravens opened the season by dominating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. 

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NFL News / Field Level Media / September 13
Jets dominate Titans to ruin Robert Saleh's Tennessee debut

Jets dominate Titans to ruin Robert Saleh's Tennessee debut

Kenyon Sadiq and Breece Hall ran for touchdowns, Geno Smith threw for 215 yards and the visiting New York Jets put the clamps on the Tennessee Titans to start the season with a 23-10 win on Sunday afternoon.

Tennessee Titans News / EssentiallySports / September 12
Criticized for Being a ‘Speed Merchant’ by Steve Smith Sr., Titans’ Calvin Ridley Shares Classy Response

Criticized for Being a ‘Speed Merchant’ by Steve Smith Sr., Titans’ Calvin Ridley Shares Classy Response

Last season, in November, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was sidelined due to a broken fibula while playing against the Houston Texans. The seven-year veteran could start only six games for the Titans and racked up 303 yards with zero touchdowns.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Titans Elevate Two For Week 1

Per Paul Kuharsky, the Titans have elevated LB Mohamoud Diabate and S Erick Hallett for Week 1 of the new season. Diabate, 24, transferred to Utah from Florida after the 2021 season.

Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Titans postpone Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction

Titans postpone Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction

The Tennessee Titans have postponed former running back Chris Johnson’s induction into the franchise Ring of Honor after he and his family were unable to travel to Nashville for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets.

Tennessee Titans News / Athlon Sports / September 12
5 Best Quarterbacks in Tennessee Titans History

5 Best Quarterbacks in Tennessee Titans History

The Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers were one of the American Football League’s eight original franchises when the league began in 1960. The Houston Oilers wasted little time making an impression, winning the AFL’s first two championships in 1960 and 1961 behind quarterback George Blanda.

Tennessee Titans News / Athlon Sports / September 12
5 Best Running Backs in Tennessee Titans History

5 Best Running Backs in Tennessee Titans History

The Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers franchise has produced some of the NFL’s most dynamic and dominant running backs. From Earl Campbell’s punishing power to Chris Johnson’s record-breaking speed and Derrick Henry’s modern-day dominance, the franchise has featured stars across multiple generations.

Tennessee Titans News / Athlon Sports / September 12
5 Best Wide Receivers in Tennessee Titans History

5 Best Wide Receivers in Tennessee Titans History

The Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers franchise has a long history of great running backs, while its wide receivers have often been overlooked. From the franchise’s early days in the AFL, Houston’s offense was better known for what it accomplished on the ground than through the air.

Robert Saleh News / EssentiallySports / September 11
Robert Saleh Reveals How Traumatic 9/11 Experience Inspired Him To Become an NFL Coach

Robert Saleh Reveals How Traumatic 9/11 Experience Inspired Him To Become an NFL Coach

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh’s path to the NFL didn’t start on a football field. It started at a desk job he wasn’t exactly thrilled about.

Tennessee Titans News / Field Level Media / September 11
Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed

Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed

The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson's induction into their Ring of Honor because he and his family are no longer able to attend Sunday's season opener in person.

Tennessee Titans News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Titans Suddenly Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Lineman

Titans Suddenly Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Lineman

The Tennessee Titans have waived 24-year-old offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger, ending his brief second stint with the club just days before the 2026 regular-season opener.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Titans Make Two Roster Moves, Worked Out Seven Players

The Tennessee Titans officially claimed G Atonio Mafi off waivers from the Raiders on Friday and waived G Garrett Dellinger. The Titans also tried out: DE Dominic Bailey LB Jimmy Ciarlo LB Nick Jackson LB Emany Johnson LB T.J.

Tennessee Titans News / The Spun / September 11
Tennessee Titans Have Postponed Week 1 Ceremony For Chris Johnson

Tennessee Titans Have Postponed Week 1 Ceremony For Chris Johnson

Two months ago Tennessee Titans legend Chris Johnson announced to the world that he’s been diagnosed with ALS. In response, the Titans announced that Johnson would enter the team’s Ring of Honor in their season opener against the New York Jets on September 13.

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / September 7
Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1

Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that linebacker Cedric Gray was involved in a UTV accident in Tennessee over the weekend and sustained a concussion and minor injuries.

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