Titans stumble in season opener

Tennessee lost 23-10 to the Jets at home in Week 1, with the offense managing just three points for most of the game before a late touchdown.

Offense completely lifeless

Cam Ward's offense never found rhythm, lost time of possession by over 17 minutes, and failed to generate meaningful gains until the game was out of reach.

“It was painful to watch Cam Ward attempt to operate the Titans' offense, which was lifeless for most of their season-opening loss to the Jets.”

Defense lost the trenches

Tennessee's defense struggled to contain the Jets' rush attack and lost the battle in the trenches throughout the game.

NFL.com ranks Titans 31st

NFL.com placed Tennessee at number 31, citing the lifeless offense and defensive struggles that defined the Week 1 loss.

Clock ticking on Cam Ward

Sports Illustrated warns that each week Ward underperforms, the Titans move closer to a lost season and a potential top draft pick at quarterback.

“I just don't know if there's a roster to support that player right now.”

Offense produced just 195 yards

Brian Daboll's offense managed only 195 total yards against the Jets, with 65 of those coming on a garbage-time drive in the fourth quarter.

“Robert Saleh's Tennessee debut was a total disaster.”

All rankings put Titans in bottom three

NFL.com, Sports Illustrated, FOX Sports, and ESPN all ranked Tennessee in the bottom three, showing consensus that the team showed no promise against a rebuilding Jets squad.

Offseason improvements didn't show

Despite hiring Robert Saleh, adding new coaching staff, and acquiring talent through free agency and the draft, Tennessee looked like the same three-win team from last year.

Eagles visit in must-win Week 2

Philadelphia comes to town for Week 2. An 0-2 start would be devastating to Tennessee's playoff hopes, making this essentially a must-win game.