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Calvin Ridley’s nothing-burger season opener gets even worse as the Titans receiver is slapped with a fine from the NFL

The Titans veteran receiver wasn’t targeted once in the loss to New York, and now a 5-figure fine adds insult to an already ugly opener. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a Week 1 performance against the New York Jets that most would prefer to forget.

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3 areas of improvement Cam Ward must show for the Tennessee Titans’ season to be considered a success

At this point, it’s pretty obvious where Cam Ward needs to improve most and his ability (or inability) to do so weighs heavily into his future as the Titans’ starting QB.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 19

Day Before Game Day: 3 Titans Breakout Candidates For Home Duel vs. Eagles

It’s okay for Tennessee Titans fans to admit that Week 2 is a long shot, even at home. It’s not often a team loses by double digits to the New York Jets before turning around to triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 19

Titans Red Zone Report: Why Drives Stalled And How Tennessee Can Adjust in Week 2

The Tennessee Titans' 10 points in Week 1 is a potentially deceiving metric. Not in any standout, impressive way, but in that it looks to be overpromising what this offense managed to achieve against the New York Jets.

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How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Titans’ sneaky success in Week 1 has to be a lesson if they stand a chance against Eagles in Week 2

The Titans need to do a lot of things differently in Week 2, but perhaps none more important than recommitting to the ground game if they stand a chance against Philly.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tennessee Titans News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Tennessee Titans Are Facing a QB Decision They Shouldn't Make

The Tennessee Titans should keep quarterback Cam Ward in the lineup even if his Week 1 problems continue, but his response against the Philadelphia Eagles will determine whether the offense can avoid another stalled performance.

Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Reporter challenges Cam Ward to his face after ‘very good’ claim

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward did not lower his own standard after a 23-10 home loss to the New York Jets in Week 1. Asked on Wednesday to assess himself after coach Robert Saleh said he remains “at the floor of what it takes to be an NFL quarterback,” the second-year starter refused to retreat.

Cameron Ward News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'Doesn’t a Good QB Have Better Results': Cam Ward Mocked Yet Again by Another Reporter as Titans’ QB Faces Rough Treatment

Cam Ward defended his play after the Tennessee Titans opened the 2026 season with a disappointing loss. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft called himself a “very good quarterback” but also acknowledged that he still has areas to improve.

Brian Daboll News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Titans’ Brian Daboll points thumb at himself for Week 1 dud vs. Jets

As Week 1 for the Tennessee Titans featured a disappointing outing from quarterback Cam Ward and the rest of the offense in the 23-10 loss to the New York Jets, some fans have been looking to point the finger at who’s to blame for the weak start.

Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Reporter questions Cam Ward’s ‘very good quarterback’ claim during Titans press conference

With the Tennessee Titans taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 of the regular season, it’s another chance for quarterback Cam Ward to prove that he’s the face of the franchise in the foreseeable future.

Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / September 17

6 Titans, 6 Answers: Ranking the locker room’s willingness to say Week 1 sucked, and what their perspectives actually mean

I talked to six people who are in very different positions after the Titans’ Week 1 stinker. I asked them a lot of the same questions and got insightful, though different, answers.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17

Titans' Jeffery Simmons gives Eagles, Jalen Hurts bulletin board material ahead of Week 2 game

Simmons' thoughts on stopping the Eagles may give a little extra juice to Hurts.

Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash

Vic Fangio finds major problem with Eagles defense despite win over Commanders

Nick Sirianni gets candid on Makai Lemon's unimpressive Eagles debut

The 'Active NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 17

Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash

It's an article of faith that football teams see their biggest improvement from the first game to the second. The Tennessee Titans and their fans sure hope that's true.

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Jeffery Simmons News / TWSN / September 16

Titans' Jeffery Simmons Takes a Shot at Jalen Hurts Before Week 2

The Tennessee Titans have made their defensive plan for Jalen Hurts clear. They want to keep him in the pocket. “We just need to make Jalen Hurts be a QB,” Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons told reporters.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Why 'scary' Week 1 performance could be a sign of what's ahead for Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens wasted no time making a statement to begin the 2026 NFL season with a 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, becoming the first team since the 1970 merger to score at least 40 points in consecutive season openers.

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

Could Ravens' Derrick Henry actually challenge Emmitt Smith's rushing record?

Lamar Jackson reveals thoughts on short-term Ravens future after contract decision

NFL insider repeats Lamar Jackson contract warning to Ravens after win over Colts

Ravens place rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Titans’ Jeffery Simmons gives Jalen Hurts and the Eagles Extra Motivation

Ahead of the Week 2 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans, Jeffery Simmons noted what the Titans need to do to emerge with the win, which may have accidentally added motivation to the Eagles’ locker room.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Titans Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Tennessee Titans officially signed LB Jimmy Ciarlo to their practice squad and cut G Drew Moss in a corresponding move, per Jim Wyatt of the team’s site. Tennessee’s practice squad now includes: QB Hendon Hooker RB Kalel Mullings WR K.J.

Garrett Dellinger News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Titans Sign G Garrett Dellinger

Per Jim Wyatt, the Titans have signed G Garrett Dellinger to the practice squad. The Titans waived DB Shemar Bartholomew from the practice squad in a corresponding move, per Wyatt.

Kevin Zeitler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Free Agent G Kevin Zeitler Ready To Play For Right Opportunity

Per Bill Huber, free agent G Kevin Zeitler is “ready to roll if he finds the right opportunity.” We took a look at some of the best fits for Zeitler back in July before camp, including the Steelers, Texans and Bengals among others.

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.

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy

Ravens WR Zay Flowers' 150-yard first half ends with hamstring injury

Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

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

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.

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy

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

NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz