The New York Jets visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET from Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN.
The betting market has shifted to Tennessee. The Titans opened as 2.5 point favorites and have dropped to -1.5 as their money line eased from -170 to -124, now priced at -124 to the Jets’ +105. The total opened at 39.5, dipped to 38.5 and has since returned to 39.5. Bets are stacked on Tennessee regardless: 78% of money line bets and 57% of spread bets are on the Titans.
Cam Ward gives the number some support. The rookie has avoided an interception in eight of his last nine games, averaging just 0.1 per outing. New York countered with a passing game that struggled after the ball was caught: The Jets managed just 1,334 yards after the catch in 2025, the fewest in the NFL.
Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.
How to watch Jets vs. Titans
- When: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
- TV: CBS
- Transmission: Paramount+
Players to watch
The Jets backfield matters right away in this matchup as Breece Hall is trending towards the game and is expected to take on a major role if he continues to improve throughout the week. He returned to positional drills Tuesday after dealing with a minor groin strain, and the latest update from the Jets indicates he was on track for the opener.
This makes Hall one of the clearest tone setters in this game. Its value here is related to volume and versatility. The expectation of a three-down workload gives New York a player who can shape early downs, passing situations and red-zone possessions. If Hall is doing well, the Jets can keep their offense balanced and put consistent pressure on Tennessee from the opening series.
For Tennessee, this game has a big bearing on how Cam Ward handles the Jets’ defense and whether his second season gets off to a cleaner start than his first. Ward started every game as a rookie in 2025 and finished that season with 323 completions on 540 attempts, 3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 159 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.
The number one number around Ward is ball security. Last season, he threw 11 times and missed 7 of them, so decision-making is an important part of Week 1’s focus. Tennessee has tried to help him by adding Carnell Tate in the draft and signing Wan’Dale Robinson in the offseason, giving him more support around the lineup. If Ward protects the ball and takes advantage of that improved group, the Titans can control the play.
Cedric Gray is a name to monitor because his availability carries real weight for Tennessee’s front seven. He entered the concussion protocol after a UTV crash at the weekend, and his status is directly relevant to this match.
Gray finished fourth in the NFL last season with 164 tackles, including 97 solo, which shows just how central he was to the Titans’ defense during that full 2025 campaign. If he clears in time, Tennessee gets back a high-volume player who can help stabilize the middle of the defense against New York’s run game and underneath work. If he can’t go, that becomes one of the most important personnel questions in this opening.
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