The Tennessee Titans begin their 2026 NFL season hosting the New York Jets on September 13th. Experts currently place the team near the bottom of power rankings, citing concerns about the performance of second-year quarterback Cam Ward and the need for improvement on both offense and defense.
According to a roundup of power rankings, Nate Davis of USA TODAY ranks the Titans at 28. Davis notes the team is relying on significant steps forward from both their young offense, led by Cam Ward, and a defense bolstered by free agent acquisitions. However, he suggests the preseason did not inspire confidence in instant results. Ward completed 13 of 24 passes for 126 yards during the preseason, struggling with downfield throws, though he reportedly performed better in joint practices.
Davis expressed growing doubts about his initial optimism regarding Ward, stating, “I’m starting to second-guess the optimism I had about quarterback Cam Ward. I know it was only the preseason, but he looked shaky in action; he finished his two starts, against the 49ers and Seahawks, with six sacks and a 69.1 passer rating.” Davis added that Ward needs to improve his pocket management and play more efficiently within the offense, and that questions about him potentially being a “bust” need to be addressed with on-field performance. He also highlighted the importance of rookie receiver Carnell Tate, drafted fourth overall, consistently creating separation to provide Ward with a dependable target.
Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports ranks the Titans at 27, giving them Super Bowl odds of +13000. Vacchiano points to Ward’s “uneven summer” as a concern, but acknowledges that offensive coordinator Brian Daboll could potentially guide him to success. He notes that while Ward’s preseason performance was not good, it is only the preseason, and that improvement is necessary.
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