Analyst Sees Titans Landing 1 Primetime Game in 2026 as Cam Ward Drives Schedule Buzz
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 13
Analyst Sees Titans Landing 1 Primetime Game in 2026 as Cam Ward Drives Schedule Buzz
9 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 13
1 primetime game is the most likely outcome for Tennessee when the 2026 NFL schedule is released Thursday, according to an analyst who says a second slot would probably require an in-season flex.
Las Vegas is viewed as the best Thursday Night Football fit because it would pit No. 1 picks Cam Ward and Fernando Mendoza in a matchup between two retooling teams.
Baltimore is the leading Monday Night Football candidate, with Derrick Henry set for his first game against Tennessee and a rivalry that stands at 14 Ravens wins to 13 Titans victories.
The projection follows a 2025 season in which the Titans received 0 primetime games, though optimism has risen around Ward, Robert Saleh, new uniforms and the franchise's upcoming stadium.
Is the Titans' primetime return fueled by real potential or just marketable storylines like Derrick Henry’s revenge game?
With a new scheme under Brian Daboll, can Cam Ward make the superstar leap expected of a No. 1 overall pick?