The New York Jets controlled Tennessee from the opening quarter and leaned on defense, Breece Hall and Jason Sanders to secure a 23-10 victory. New York led 7-3 after one quarter, carried a 10-3 advantage into halftime and broke the game open in the third, when Hall scored on a 4-yard run before Sanders drilled a 51-yard field goal for a 20-3 lead. Hall finished with 102 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, while Geno Smith completed 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards without a turnover. Garrett Wilson led the passing attack with six catches for 79 yards, and Sanders added field goals from 33, 51 and 52 yards to keep extending the margin.
New York’s defense never allowed Tennessee to establish much rhythm, holding the Titans to 195 total yards and 11 first downs while recording three sacks and forcing the game’s only turnover. The Jets also controlled possession for 38:46 and outrushed Tennessee 152-68, allowing them to dictate the pace despite converting just 2 of 12 third downs. Cam Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards and a late touchdown to Elic Ayomanor, while Tony Pollard led Tennessee with 35 rushing yards. By combining Hall’s steady production with ball control and a defense that kept Tennessee out of the end zone until the final minutes, New York stayed comfortably in command.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| TEN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
The New York Jets controlled Tennessee from the opening quarter and leaned on defense, Breece Hall and Jason Sanders to secure a 23-10 victory. New York led 7-3 after one quarter, carried a 10-3 advantage into halftime and broke the game open in the third, when Hall scored on a 4-yard run before Sanders drilled a 51-yard field goal for a 20-3 lead. Hall finished with 102 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, while Geno Smith completed 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards without a turnover. Garrett Wilson led the passing attack with six catches for 79 yards, and Sanders added field goals from 33, 51 and 52 yards to keep extending the margin.
New York’s defense never allowed Tennessee to establish much rhythm, holding the Titans to 195 total yards and 11 first downs while recording three sacks and forcing the game’s only turnover. The Jets also controlled possession for 38:46 and outrushed Tennessee 152-68, allowing them to dictate the pace despite converting just 2 of 12 third downs. Cam Ward completed 19 of 32 passes for 140 yards and a late touchdown to Elic Ayomanor, while Tony Pollard led Tennessee with 35 rushing yards. By combining Hall’s steady production with ball control and a defense that kept Tennessee out of the end zone until the final minutes, New York stayed comfortably in command.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | New York Jets | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 23 | 10 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 367 | 195 |
| Passing Yards | 215 | 127 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 68 |
| Total Plays | 63 | 49 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| First Downs | 19 | 11 |
| Third Downs | 2-12 | 4-12 |
| Third-Down % | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| Fourth Downs | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 0 | 3 |
| Penalties | 8 | 4 |
| Penalty Yards | 48 | 25 |
| Time of Possession | 38:46 | 21:14 |
Passing
New York Jets
- Geno Smith — 19/24, 79.2%, 215 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT, 9.0 YPA, 0 SACK, 104.0 RTG
Tennessee Titans
- Cam Ward — 19/32, 59.4%, 140 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT, 4.4 YPA, 3 SACK, 80.2 RTG
Rushing
New York Jets
- Breece Hall — 22 CAR, 102 YDS, 4.6 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 13
- Braelon Allen — 10 CAR, 40 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
Tennessee Titans
- Tony Pollard — 7 CAR, 35 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Cam Ward — 4 CAR, 21 YDS, 5.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Receiving
New York Jets
- Garrett Wilson — 6 REC, 7 TGT, 79 YDS, 13.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 31
- Adonai Mitchell — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 60 YDS, 20.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 40
- Omar Cooper Jr. — 1 REC, 1 TGT, 30 YDS, 30.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 30
- Kenyon Sadiq — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 21 YDS, 7.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
- Breece Hall — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 16 YDS, 8.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
Tennessee Titans
- Wan’Dale Robinson — 5 REC, 6 TGT, 38 YDS, 7.6 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 10
- Carnell Tate — 4 REC, 6 TGT, 38 YDS, 9.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
- Gunnar Helm — 4 REC, 5 TGT, 28 YDS, 7.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
- Tyjae Spears — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 12 YDS, 6.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
- Elic Ayomanor — 1 REC, 3 TGT, 11 YDS, 11.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 11
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10:45 | New York Jets | Kenyon Sadiq 3-yard run (Jason Sanders kick) | NYJ 7, TEN 0 |
| Q1 | 5:03 | Tennessee Titans | Joey Slye 42-yard field goal | NYJ 7, TEN 3 |
| Q2 | 5:03 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 33-yard field goal | NYJ 10, TEN 3 |
| Q3 | 9:41 | New York Jets | Breece Hall 4-yard run (Jason Sanders kick) | NYJ 17, TEN 3 |
| Q3 | 4:33 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 51-yard field goal | NYJ 20, TEN 3 |
| Q4 | 5:00 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 52-yard field goal | NYJ 23, TEN 3 |
| Q4 | 2:42 | Tennessee Titans | Elic Ayomanor 11-yard pass from Cam Ward (Joey Slye kick) | NYJ 23, TEN 10 |
Defense
New York Jets
- David Bailey — 4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Kingsley Enagbare — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Demario Davis — 8 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 PD
- Will McDonald IV — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Azareye’h Thomas — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Andre Cisco — 6 TOT, 6 SOLO
- Qwan’tez Stiggers — 1 FR
- Jarvis Brownlee Jr. — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Jamien Sherwood — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Braiden McGregor — 3 TOT
Tennessee Titans
- Anthony Hill Jr. — 15 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 PD
- Amani Hooker — 10 TOT, 6 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Kevin Winston Jr. — 10 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Marcus Harris — 7 TOT, 5 SOLO
- Alontae Taylor — 6 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Oluwafemi Oladejo — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Jeffery Simmons — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Cor’Dale Flott — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Cody Barton — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO
- John Franklin-Myers — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO
Kick Returns
New York Jets
Not available.
Tennessee Titans
- Chimere Dike — 3 KR, 62 YDS, 20.7 AVG, LONG 27, 0 TD
Punt Returns
New York Jets
- Isaiah Williams — 2 PR, 29 YDS, 14.5 AVG, LONG 15, 0 TD
Tennessee Titans
- Chimere Dike — 1 PR, 5 YDS, -5.0 AVG, 0 TD
