To say the new-look Tennessee TItans offense was disappointing in Week 1 would be an understatement. It was a total abomination in Sunday's 23-10 defeat to the New York Jets. Despite an offseason filled with change, the Titans offense did not look improved from the brutal 2025 season.
The Titans managed 10 points, with their lone touchdown arriving in garbage time. They gained 195 total yards and 11 first downs, with chunks of that production coming on that same garbage-time possession. It was a brutal debut for offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
There were no bright spots on offense, with linebacker Anthony Hill being the lone positive story to emerge from Tennessee's one-sided defeat. We combed through each unit on the Titans' offense, assigning a letter grade to all facets. Immediate improvement is required.
Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans offense earns worst report card imaginable in 2026 debut
Cam Ward, passing game: F
The Titans did not pass the football effectively. Quarterback Cam Ward finished 19-of-32 with 140 yards and one touchdown. Nearly 40 percent of Ward's passing yards (55), along with his lone touchdown, arrived in garbage time. Everything was functionally wrong with the Titans' passing attack. Ward was inaccurate, receivers failed to consistently create separation, and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll did not have enough built-in answers. It was a colossal failure all around.
Rushing attack: F
Titans lead back Tony Pollard led the rushing offense... with 35 yards. Pollard carried the ball just seven times, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Coach Daboll eventually had to abandon the run, with the Titans trailing by multiple scores. Tyjae Spears was also ineffective, gaining 12 rushing yards on three carries. The threat of Ward's legs was the most dangerous aspect of the ground game.
Wide receivers: F
The Titans receivers were more of a victim of lackluster quarterback and offensive line play, but it's impossible to give them higher than an "F" given the lack of production. Wan'Dale Robinson "led" the unit with five receptions for 38 yards. Rookie Carnell Tate debuted with four catches and 38 yards. Calvin Ridley wasn't even targeted. Elic Ayomanor caught Ward's lone touchdown in garbage time.
Protection: F
Ward was only sacked on three occasions, but that number would have been higher if he didn't do a nice job navigating pressure. Though sometimes, he welcomed pressure by holding onto the football and drifting backwards in the pocket, but the offensive line is nowhere near blameless. Ward was pressured on a hefty 68% of his dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus. New center Austin Schlottmann consistently allowed interior pressure, and both tackles Dan Moore Jr. and JC Latham were often beat around the edges.
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