The Jets left Tennessee with a 23-10 win on Sunday, but the postgame buzz wasn’t just about the score. New York controlled the game from the jump, riding a creative end-around touchdown by rookie Kenyon Sadiq on the opening drive and never once giving the Titans a chance to lead.
That fast start set the tone for a road performance that looked clean from start to finish. The Jets handled their business with precision, and the result gave them a rare 1-0 opening to the season - their first win in a season opener since 2015.
Breece Hall was a big part of the physical edge New York brought to the field, piling up 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. Geno Smith also did his part in a sharp return, going 19-of-24 for 215 yards. As a unit, the Jets smothered Tennessee’s young offense and held the Titans to just 195 total yards.
But one of the more talked-about moments came right after that opening-drive touchdown sequence. Offensive tackle Armand Membou got into a heated verbal back-and-forth with a nearby group of Titans fans, turning a routine road game moment into a flashpoint. The exchange drew attention because the language was far from family-friendly, and the fans involved are said to be the kind who regularly go after opposing players online.
Membou had already made his presence felt on the field, helping New York dominate up front during the win. And after the dust settled, the Jets could point to a complete performance - one that ended with a comfortable 23-10 victory and a season-opening statement on the road.
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