Analyzing the Tennessee Titans’ 2025 schedule
The Tennessee Titans released their 2025 schedule via a creative social media video on Wednesday. Among the storylines, rookie No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward will presumably make his debut on the road against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. The Titans don’t have any primetime games, play on Sunday’s only, and endure both a lengthy road and home stand.
Having analyzed the schedule in fine detail, we’ve identified the five most exciting matchups.
Week 2: Los Angeles Rams
Ward’s home opener will occur in Week 2 versus the Los Angeles Rams. If all goes according to plan, it’ll be the current Nissan Stadium’s second-last home opener. Ward’s Nashville debut promises to be an entertaining affair against Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, a quarterback Titans head coach Brian Callahan previously coached for two seasons.
Week 7: New England Patriots
Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will return to Nashville in Week 7, now in charge of the New England Patriots. Vrabel was in charge for six campaigns, leading the Titans to four consecutive winning seasons, including an AFC Championship Game appearance and back-to-back division titles. It’ll mark the return of several former players and coaches, including Harold Landry III, Terrell Williams, Todd Downing, Ryan Cowden, and others.
Week 11: Houston Texans
The Titans won’t be wearing their Houston Oilers throwbacks versus the Texans this year, but their annual meeting at Nissan Stadium is always a keynote one for ownership. As abysmal as the Titans were last season, they actually defeated the Texans 32-27 in a Week 12 thriller. They then concluded the season on a six-game losing streak.
Week 16: Kansas City Chiefs
As mentioned, the Titans were one of just three teams to be denied a primetime game. The NFL’s VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North pointed out the Titans will possess an opportunity to play themselves into a primetime game, citing the Week 16 battle with the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential late-season flex. Hopefully it’s the first of several showdowns between Ward and Patrick Mahomes.
Week 18: Jacksonville Jaguars
The Week 18 regular-season finale is set between the Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. Ideally, the Titans will be playing for something. If Tennessee’s postseason chances are alive, there’ll be significant hype surrounding the meeting in Jacksonville.