The Titans have finished the 2026 preseason and are now preparing for the regular-season opener against the New York Jets. This page tracks recent practices, preseason wins and losses, roster developments, the next games on the calendar and the stories that matter most as Tennessee moves into Week 1.
After working with the first-team offense during camp, Fernando Carmona was named the starting right guard for Tennessee’s Week 1 game against the Jets. The decision followed a strong training-camp push and gives the offensive line one of its final pieces before the opener.
Tennessee sat most of its starters against Chicago after coach Robert Saleh decided the team had already received enough work from the joint practice earlier in the week. Will Levis started at quarterback, with Hendon Hooker finishing the game.
The Titans closed the preseason with a 24–15 loss to the Bears. That result followed victories over San Francisco and Seattle, leaving Tennessee with two wins and one loss before the regular season.
With preseason complete, the next meaningful game is the September 13 home opener against the New York Jets. Practices now shift from evaluation-heavy camp work toward opponent-specific preparation and the Week 1 game plan.
Tennessee’s preseason produced two wins before the finale loss. The team beat San Francisco 19–13, defeated Seattle 19–16 and then fell 24–15 to Chicago. The 2–1 record is useful context, but preseason results matter less than player evaluation, health and preparation for the regular season.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | San Francisco 49ers | Away | Win | 19–13 |
| Aug 23 | Seattle Seahawks | Home | Win | 19–16 |
| Aug 29 | Chicago Bears | Home | Loss | 15–24 |
The first practices after preseason are about establishing the regular-season depth chart and preparing for New York. One of the clearest personnel developments is Fernando Carmona’s move into the starting lineup at right guard. Cam Ward has also been taking regular practice work as the team transitions into Week 1 preparation.
Practice participation can change from day to day. Injury designations and official Week 1 availability become more meaningful once the regular-season injury reports are released closer to game day.
The opener also creates an immediate storyline for head coach Robert Saleh, who previously coached the Jets. Tennessee then hosts Philadelphia in Week 2 before playing its first road game against the New York Giants in Week 3.
The early schedule gives Tennessee a home-heavy start before a tougher road stretch. The first five regular-season games are:
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location | Kickoff (CT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | New York Jets | Home | 12:00 PM |
| 2 | Sep 20 | Philadelphia Eagles | Home | 12:00 PM |
| 3 | Sep 27 | New York Giants | Away | 12:00 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4 | Baltimore Ravens | Away | 12:00 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | Houston Texans | Home | 12:00 PM |
For the entire season, including the bye week and late-season games, use the Tennessee Titans schedule.
The preseason record shows that Tennessee was competitive across all three games, but it should not be treated like a regular-season standing. Coaches use preseason games to evaluate depth, test combinations and decide which players are ready for larger roles.
The most useful takeaway from the 2–1 preseason is not simply the win total. It is that Tennessee entered September with live-game reps against three different opponents, gave younger players meaningful snaps and was able to rest most starters in the finale after getting extra work in a joint practice.