Robert Saleh begins Titans tenure against old team

Catch up quick: Saleh earned his first head coaching job with the Jets in 2021 after a stellar run as defensive coordinator of the 49ers.

• His Jets tenure was a disappointment, as Saleh finished 20-36 before being fired early into the 2024 season.

Friction point: The Titans hope Saleh revives a familiar formula: a fiery, defensive-minded head coach turning the team into a playoff contender.

• That's how it worked for Jeff Fisher and Mike Vrabel, the Titans' two most successful coaches since relocating to Nashville.

By the numbers: FanDuel set the Titans as narrow 1.5-point favorites over the Jets.

The big picture: The game also marks the beginning of the end for Nissan Stadium. This is the final home opener for the Titans at their old stadium.

• They'll move into the shiny, new indoor Nissan Stadium in 2027.

📺 The Titans and Jets kick off at 12pm Central on CBS.