The Tennessee Titans just dropped their complete 2026 NFL schedule, and it's loaded with storylines that will have fans circling dates on the calendar. From a Week 1 showdown steeped in bad blood to a late-season rematch of last year's rock-bottom moment, here are three revenge games that promise plenty of drama.
1. Week 1 vs. New York Jets: The Saleh Bowl
The season kicks off with an absolute firecracker. Head coach Robert Saleh faces his former team, the New York Jets, in a game dripping with personal stakes. Saleh isn't alone—assistants Aaron Whitecotton, Tanzel Smart, and Marquand Manuel also left the Jets on less-than-ideal terms. The Titans' roster features ex-Jets like John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson II, Jordan Elliott, Tony Adams, and Michael Carter, all eager to prove their old team made a mistake. And just to keep things spicy, the Jets have T'Vondre Sweat and Jarvis Brownlee, two players with their own motives. This isn't just a season opener; it's a grudge match dressed in shoulder pads.
2. Week 7 at New York Giants: The Revenge Reunion
If the Jets game is juicy, the Giants matchup is a full-course meal. Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll will have this date triple-circled after his messy departure from New York. He's joined by assistants Shea Tierney and Carmen Bricillo, along with new Titans signings Wan'Dale Robinson, Austin Schlottmann, Daniel Bellinger, and Cor'Dale Flott—all former Giants looking for redemption. On the flip side, New York's staff includes ex-Titans coaches Dennard Wilson and Brian Callahan. But the real intrigue? The Titans pursued John Harbaugh as head coach, only for him to take the Giants job. They also hired Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator after his ties to GM Mike Borgonzi fell through. Oh, and there's the small matter of sophomore quarterbacks Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart going head-to-head. This one has playoff intensity written all over it.
3. Week 12 vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Payback for Rock Bottom
Last season, the Titans hit their lowest point in a humiliating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders—a game that cost Brian Callahan his job as head coach. Now, in Week 12, Tennessee gets a shot at redemption. The Raiders have undergone a major overhaul since that meeting, hiring Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator and drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza. But the Titans have their own reinforcements: former Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie is now in Tennessee's front office, and they've added ex-interim head coach Mike McCoy to the staff. This game isn't just about revenge—it's about proving that Saleh has turned the franchise around from its darkest hour.
With these three matchups on the docket, the Titans' 2026 schedule is already delivering must-watch drama. Whether you're a fan of spite-fueled football or just love a good story, these games are guaranteed to deliver.