NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (0-1) play their 2025 home opener this week against the Los Angeles Rams (1-0). Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 12 p.m. CDT on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Sunday marks the fourth visit by the Rams to Nissan Stadium. The Titans own a 2-1 advantage in the previous meetings at the venue, but the Rams have an 8-6 edge in the all-time series, including their victory in Super Bowl XXXIV. The last time the clubs met was Nov. 7, 2021, when the Titans won 28-16 at SoFi Stadium in a Sunday night contest.
THE BROADCAST
This week’s contest will be regionally televised on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5, as well as on Paramount+ in the Nashville market. The broadcast team includes play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle, analyst J.J. Watt and reporter Evan Washburn.
Fans in Nashville can stream live Titans games on mobile devices with NFL+, which offers access to local games and all primetime games on phones and tablets. Out of market, fans can watch every Sunday afternoon game with Sunday Ticket. More information on ways to watch NFL games can be found at nfl.com/ways-to-watch.
The Titans Radio Network and Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone carry all Titans games across the Mid-South with play-by-play announcer Taylor Zarzour, analyst Dave McGinnis, executive producer Rhett Bryan, gameday host Lucas Panzica, and sideline reporters Amie Wells and Will Boling.
WARD MAKES DEBUT
Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward made his debut last week at Denver, becoming the 13th rookie in franchise history to start a game at quarterback. Ward, the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, joined Marcus Mariota (2015) as the only rookie quarterbacks in franchise history to start a season opener. Against the Broncos, Ward completed 12 of 28 passes for 112 yards.
The Titans had four takeaways—one in each quarter. Cornerback Roger McCreary and safety Xavier Woods tallied interceptions, while defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons (forced fumble) and Sebastian Joseph-Day (fumble recovery) combined for a fumble recovery on defense. Rookie linebacker Dorian Mausi added a fumble recovery on special teams. It was the team’s first game with a turnover in each quarter since Nov. 27, 2011 against Tampa Bay.
Kicker Joey Slye accounted for all of the Titans’ points. He made four field goals on four attempts in his team debut, connecting from distances of 50, 33, 42 and 35 yards.
THE RAMS
The Rams are in their ninth season under the direction of head coach Sean McVay. During the 2024 season, McVay passed John Robinson (79 wins) for the most wins by a head coach in franchise history. The Rams went 10-7 in 2024 and won the NFC West for the fourth time under McVay.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in his 17th NFL season and his fifth year with the Rams. He ranks 10th in NFL history in both passing yards (60,054) and passing touchdowns (378).
The Rams opened last week at home against the Houston Texans. Stafford was 21-of-29 passing for 245 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Puka Nacua accounted for 130 yards on 10 catches. The Rams defense limited Houston to three field goals, and a late takeaway helped preserve their 14-9 victory.
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