Jets vs Titans predictions, graded
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans · Week 1, 2026 · Sun, Sep 13 · Final: Jets 23, Titans 10 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Jets vs Titans? Of 18 pundits with a call on record, 10 take the Titans and 8 take the Jets. 3 named a score; the median has the Titans by 3. The Jets won 23-10, so 8 of 18 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 42 out of 100.
Who the room took
18 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callJets vs Titans picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedTitans 5, Jets 4
- CBS SportsJets 3, Titans 2
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Titans 3, Jets 1.
Jets vs Titans score predictions
3 pundits named a score; the median call is Titans by 3, and the final was Jets by 13.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Mike FlorioTitans 20, Jets 17Miss · 26
- Pete PriscoJets 23, Titans 19Close · 79
- John BreechTitans 16, Jets 13Miss · 26
Jets at Titans: how they came in
The Jets went 3-14 last season and the Titans went 3-14 last season. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Jets at 5.2 wins on average, and 14 pundits put the Titans at 5.7 wins on average.
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 15th, defense 21st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 5.2 · 0 to 8 wins
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 30th, defense 22nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 14 pundits · average 5.7 · 2 to 9 wins
Jets and Titans players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Jets
- Geno SmithStarting QB · QB
2,078 passing yards · 12 TD, 3 INT · 67.5% completions · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Smith's lane to begin the season as the starter is clear.” the article →
- Braelon AllenRB1 · RB
598 rushing yards on 120 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 102 · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.” the article →
Braelon Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braelon Allen will be New York's lead back this week.” the article →
- Garrett WilsonWR1 · WR
43 catches for 527 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.” the article →
“Jets WR Garrett Wilson will probably be back from a concussion this week (Week 10)” the article →
- Kenyon SadiqTE1 · TE
21 catches for 235 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 107th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David BaileySack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: David Bailey, edge, Jets” the article →
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“If the 2026 regular season ended today, Jets defensive end David Bailey should be the undisputed choice as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.” the article →
- Dane BeltonTackle leader · S
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
Titans
- Cam WardStarting QB · QB
1,483 passing yards · 6 TD, 5 INT · 62.5% completions · 112 rushing yards · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in passing yards
Cam Ward to outplay his draft cost (thirteenth round)
“I'd like thirteenth round cam Ward Again. If I'm waiting on quarterbacks, I want an upside shot at like who could be this year is Caleb Williams” the article →
Cam Ward to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cam Ward is the face of the franchise, and Mitchell Trubisky is the clear choice to be his backup” the article →
- Tony PollardRB1 · RB
595 rushing yards on 133 carries · 6 TD · 14 catches for 70 · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in rushing yards
Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brian Daboll has a long history of utilizing one workhorse back in his offenses, so I'm still projecting Tony Pollard to be that guy.” the article →
Tony Pollard to move to New York Giants
“The 29-year-old is in the final year of the $21.75 million deal he signed with Tennessee in 2024 and, with the club starting this season at 1–5, could very well be dealt ahead of the deadline.” the article →
- Carnell TateWR1 · WR
34 catches for 413 yards · 1 TD · 7 games · 34th in the NFL in receiving yards
Carnell Tate to record 900 receiving yards
“I have Colonel Tape for over nine hundred yards.” the article →
Carnell Tate to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Offensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Carnell Tate, WR, Titans ... Tate's my pick at the halfway point” the article →
- Gunnar HelmTE1 · TE
17 catches for 160 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 145th in the NFL in receiving yards
Gunnar Helm to be 1st on the depth chart
“Second-year man Gunnar Helm sits atop the Titans’ depth chart at tight end now that veteran Chig Okonkwo has moved on to Washington via free agency.” the article →
- Jacob MartinSack leader · DE
6.5 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in sacks
- Anthony HillTackle leader · LB
36 solo tackles · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Jets at Titans
1–20 of 20
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Tennessee starts 1-0 but it won't be an easy watch.
New York Jets to beat Tennessee Titans
New York Jets to get the better of the Tennessee Titans in Week 1
New York Jets to beat Titans
it should be enough for the Jets to win what should be a competitive Week 1 game. Pick: Jets +1.5
New York Jets to beat Tennessee Titans
New York Jets (+1.5) at Tennessee Titans ... If Ward is just serviceable in the opener ... New York will have a puncher's chance.
Tennessee Titans 20 — Jets 17
Titans 20, Jets 17.
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Jets at Titans — Gilberto Manzano: Titans
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Jets at Titans — John Pluym: Titans
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Jets at Titans — Matt Verderame: Titans
New York Jets to beat Titans
Jets at Titans — Mike Kadlick: Jets
New York Jets to beat Titans
Jets at Titans — Albert Breer: Jets
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Jets at Titans — Mitch Goldich: Titans
New York Jets to beat Titans
Jets at Titans — Eva Geitheim: Jets
New York Jets to beat Titans
Jets at Titans — Conor Orr: Jets
New York Jets 23 — Titans 19
Pick: Jets 23, Titans 19
Tennessee Titans 16 — Jets 13
Titans 16-13 over Jets
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
So I think the Titans may find a way to win that, and the team may be rallying behind him.
Tennessee Titans to beat New York Jets
Especially against a beatable opponent like the New York Jets... Snag a home victory, start the season flawlessly... it's more than fair to expect a rebuilt Titans team to break this season-opening curse
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Sala gets revenge and Titans beat my Jets... I'll take the Titans.
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Jets (at Titans). ... then the Titans should be able to pull off the upset.
Tennessee Titans to beat Jets
Wins over the Jets in game one, the Giants in game three, and the Colts at home toward the end of December stand out as Tennessee finally winning the ones they should.