Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 1 win over Titans

The New York Jets secured a 23-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their NFL Week 1 opener. The game was characterized by a balanced offensive performance and a strong start from the team's new roster additions.
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New York Jets Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 1 win over Titans By Brian Costello Published Sep. 13, 2026, 6:18 p.m. ET Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect NASHVILLE — Takeaways from Sunday’s 23-10 Jets win over the Titans .
1. The best thing to take away from the Jets offense on Sunday was its balance. Frank Reich’s crew showed it could run the ball early. The Jets ground out a 19-play drive that included 15 runs. Then, they came out throwing the ball around in the third quarter with Geno Smith throwing long passes to Garrett Wilson (31 yards) and Adonai Mitchell (40).
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