Geno Smith Breaks Down Jets' Offensive Performance vs Titans: 'Foot On The Gas'

The New York Jets began Year 2 of the Aaron Glenn era with a 23-10 win against the Tennessee Titans on the road. 

Not only did the Jets beat former head coach Robert Saleh, but Geno Smith also started his second stint with Gang Green on a high note. The veteran QB went 19/24 through the air for 215 passing yards. He had no interceptions. 

"We came out and executed on that first drive and put 7 points on the board," Smith said after the Jets beat the Titans. "That's something that we talk about all the time. We want to start fast, and I think today we started fast, and obviously we kept our foot on the gas, and just try to stay even-keeled throughout."

The Jets scored two touchdowns against the Titans. Rookie Kenyon Sadiq had a rushing touchdown and Breece Hall had the other one. 

"Fifteen 15 running plays on a 19-play drive, I mean, that to me just speaks volumes to the type of offensive line that we have," Smith said. "Us setting the tone up front against a really good defensive line. And I thought we neutralized them in that aspect, and that allowed us to play clean throughout the game.

"I thought the guys [up front] did a tremendous job giving me lanes to throw through. I don't think I got touched at all out there, and that's always a great sign. I thought we ran the ball well, which slowed them down, and then when we needed to pass the ball, I thought the protection was outstanding."

It's really impressive that Smith didn't turn the ball over against the Titans. After all, he led the NFL in interceptions last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, throwing 17 in 15 games. 

"That creates game success -- quarterback efficiency -- and we talk about that quite a bit," Glenn said. "So as long as he [Smith] continues to be on that and continue to understand that, I think he's going to do a good job for us. And again, I expect that from him. He's a damn good player. It's the reason why he's here, and he's been through so much, and he understands that."

The Jets put up 367 total yards, 215 passing yards and 152 rushing yards against the Titans. They had 19 first downs and Smith was sacked zero times. 

New York faces the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Let's see if the Jets can start the 2026 season 2-0.