NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Tennessee Titans (3-9) travel to face the New York Jets (7-5) this week in their first of two consecutive road games against AFC East foes. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST/noon CST on Sunday, Dec. 13.
This will be the first time the Titans play the Jets at MetLife Stadium, which opened in 2010. They have won at the venue, however, defeating the New York Giants there on Sept. 26, 2010.
The last time the Titans visited the Jets was Week 3 of 2009 in the final year of Giants Stadium's existence. The Jets won by a final score of 24-17. Since then, the teams have met three times at Nissan Stadium, with the Titans taking the first two games (14-10 in 2012 and 38-13 in 2013) and the Jets most recently winning 16-11 on Dec. 14, 2014.
THE BROADCAST
This week's game will be televised regionally on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5. Play-by-play announcerKevin Harlanand analystRich Gannonwill call the action.
The Titans Radio Network, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone, will carry the game across the Mid-South with the "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith, analyst Frank Wycheck, gameday host Rhett Bryan and sideline reporter Jonathan Hutton.
MARIOTA POSTS RECORD-SETTING PERFORMANCE IN WIN
The Titans hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars last week and won by a final score of 42-39. The Titans scored six touchdowns in the victory, the most the club has recorded in a game at Nissan Stadium, which opened in 1999.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota completed three touchdown passes and rushed for another score in the win. Through the air, he was 20-of-29 for 268 yards, and his 118.2 passer rating gave him three games as a rookie with a passer rating over 100.
On the ground, Mariota's day included nine carries for 112 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. The run was the longest by any NFL player in 2015, the third-longest by an NFL quarterback since 1960 and the fifth-longest run by any player in franchise annals.
Mariota's performance was the first in NFL history in which a player passed for at least 250 yards and three touchdowns and added 100 rushing yards in the game. Only three other players—Russell Wilson, Cam Newton (twice) and Mike Vick—have passed for 250 yards and rushed for 100 yards in the same game. Also, Mariota and Peyton Manning are the only quarterbacks in NFL history to record three touchdown passes four times during their rookie seasons.
Despite the high-scoring affair with the Jaguars, the Titans defense is still ranked in the top 10 in the NFL. The 336.1 average yards per game allowed by the defense is the league's eighth-lowest total in the league. Additionally, the Titans have 34 sacks in 2015, which is tied for fifth in the NFL.
JETS IN FIRST YEAR OF NEW ERA
Against the Titans, the Jets will be playing at MetLife Stadium for the third consecutive week. After defeating the Miami Dolphins at home on Nov. 29, they were the "visitors" in last week's game versus the Giants. The Jets came back from a 20-10 deficit in the fourth quarter to prevail in overtime by a final score of 23-20.
At 7-5, the Jets are in second place in the AFC East and in contention for an AFC playoff spot. After playing Tennessee, they finish the regular season on the road at the Dallas Cowboys, at home against the New England Patriots and at the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.
The Jets are in their first season with a new general manager and a new head coach. Mike Maccagnan was named to the GM post on Jan. 13 after spending the prevoius four years as the director of college scouting for the Houston Texans, and the following day, Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson named Todd Bowles the organization's new head coach. Bowles, a former NFL defensive back, was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals from 2013–2014, earning Associated Press Assistant Coach of the Year honors in his second campaign there.
Likewise, former Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrickalso is currently in his first year with the Jets. The 33-year-old is a veteran of 11 NFL seasons. In 2013, he started nine games for the Titans and passed for 2,454 yards and 14 touchdowns. With the Jets, the Harvard alumnus has completed 246 of 409 passes for 2,866 yards with 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
TitansOnline.com looks back at the all-time series between the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans' Michael Griffin (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Karl Klug (97) and Brian Orakpo (98) sack New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 30-8. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Stevan Ridley (22) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Da'Norris Searcy (21) and DaQuan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during a week 14 NFL football game against the New York Jets on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Jets strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) tackles Tennessee Titans' Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the Tennessee Titans take on the New York Jets during a week 14 NFL football game on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster (22) scores the two point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown after he makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Stevan Ridley (22) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Da'Norris Searcy (21) and DaQuan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Karl Klug (97) sacks New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during a week 14 NFL football game against the on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) waits for the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown after he makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) drops back to pass during a week 14 NFL football game against the New York Jets on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass away from Tennessee Titans' Jurrell Casey (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets play the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2015, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. For every unplanned play that earns a name like the Immaculate Reception, there’s a gimmick cooked up by coaches to catch a defense by surprise. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
New York Jets plays Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 30-8. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Jets running back Romar Morris (30) is tackled by the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Alex Tanney (11) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs the ball under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Marcus Williams (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg (5) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive back Brynden Trawick (41) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) breaks down the field against New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) stiff arms New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) after making a catch during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Jets wide receiver Lucky Whitehead (8) is tackled by Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Weems (14) and defensive back Brynden Trawick (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) passes against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Manny Abad (38) stiff arms New York Jets tight end Jordan Leggett (49) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Alex Tanney (11) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg (5) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Akeem Judd (38) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) shakes hands with New York Jets players after an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 7-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
