Titans Fall to Giants in Week 3: Simmons, Gray Stand Out; Ward, Dike Struggle

A last-second interception sealed Tennessee's Week 3 loss to the Giants, a game in which the Titans' defense thrived while the offense and special teams stumbled.

The Tennessee Titans lost to the New York Giants in Week 3 on Sunday, undone by an end zone interception in the final seconds. The throw was picked with 17 seconds remaining, wiping out a chance at a go-ahead touchdown. Even in defeat, the review saw signs of growth for a developing team, though the offense never matched a defense that did not surrender a touchdown all afternoon.

Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons drew the strongest marks of anyone on the roster. He finished with 10 total tackles and a sack, spent most of the afternoon disrupting the New York backfield, and turned in what was rated among the best performances of his Titans career. He was credited as the engine of a unit that held the Giants without a touchdown.

Quarterback Cam Ward absorbed the sharpest criticism. He produced nothing in the first half and, even after finding a rhythm following halftime, could not deliver the decisive throw Tennessee needed. His late interception was panned, and his handling of that moment drew even harsher scrutiny. The review added that he has yet to show the consistency of a difference-maker this early in his career.

Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson turned in his best performance in a Titans uniform and served as a focal point of the offense throughout the day. He caught seven passes for 57 yards and a touchdown, and further contributions were erased by penalties. The outing was viewed as a clear step forward.

Wide receiver Chimere Dike trended in the opposite direction. He fumbled the game's opening kickoff, adding to a season in which he has not recaptured his rookie-year form as a returner. Already passed over on the receiver depth chart, Dike faces a further reduction in his role if his ball-security issues continue.

Linebacker Cedric Gray played his second game since a concussion kept him out of the season opener and resembled the impact player who emerged in 2025. He recorded seven total tackles and made plays behind the line of scrimmage and in coverage, with an influence the review described as reaching well past the box score.

Defensive end Jacob Martin was a non-factor. He registered zero tackles, and his offsides penalty in the first half extended a Giants scoring drive. In three games with Tennessee, Martin has one tackle and one sack, production the review called short of what the team needs from its front.

Running back Tony Pollard needed time to get going but finished productively, running for 74 yards on 17 carries and adding four receptions for 22 yards. His role is likely to expand, as Tyjae Spears is dealing with an ankle injury that limited him against the Giants.

Cornerback Erick Hallett II, recently signed to the 53-man roster, was flagged for two holding penalties on special teams. His 2026 has taken a winding path: he made the opening roster, was waived, joined the practice squad, was elevated for the first two games and then was added back to the active roster.