The Tennessee Titans open the 2026 season as a betting favorite against the New York Jets on Sept. 13 at Nissan Stadium.
Tennessee has lost its last five season openers, last winning in Week 1 at Denver on Monday Night Football.
The Titans open the Robert Saleh era with the new head coach facing the team he coached from 2021-24.
Cam Ward begins his second season with free-agent addition Wan'Dale Robinson and first-round pick Carnell Tate leading the receiving corps.
Find The Tennessean's Titans game picks below:
Titans vs. Jets picks as Robert Saleh begins Titans tenure against former team
Nick Suss, Titans beat reporter
Titans 23, Jets 13
The uncomfortable reality is that the Jets might be the more talented team overall. But they're
in a messier spot than even the Titans, and the Titans' greatest strengths are a little more developed and easier to deploy. Saleh's defense carries the way in this one.
Gentry Estes, columnist
Titans 19, Jets 14
The NFL did the Titans a favor by scheduling this as the opening game. Not only are the Jets a beatable opponent for anyone (even the Titans), but everyone in the Titans’ building should appreciate just how much this game means to their debuting head coach.
Nick Gray, trending reporter
Jets 20, Titans 17
The Titans will have a better record in 2026 and will look a lot better in December than September. But growing pains are pains for a reason. The Jets lean on Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall for the Week 1 victory.
Tom Kreager, Tennessean sports director
Titans 21, Jets 17
It's not pretty. But when are Titans wins ever pretty? The important thing is Robert Saleh starts his tenure 1-0 with a win over his former team.
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