NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Have the Jets found their solution for the kicker situation?

In their recent 23-10 victory over the Titans at Nissan Stadium, the Jets executed many things well, and kicking was, for the most part, one of them.

Jason Sanders, chosen by head coach Aaron Glenn for the kicking duties in this game, managed to make 3 out of 4 field goals, although one miss was particularly disconcerting. From 54 yards, he hooked the ball badly, keeping it low and resulting in a miss that fell about 20 yards short.

However, credit where it’s due: after that disappointing attempt with just under three minutes left in the first half, Sanders bounced back with a 51-yard field goal during the third quarter to extend their lead to 20-3, followed by a 52-yarder in the fourth for a score of 23-3.

“I thought he did a good job,’’ Glenn remarked about Sanders after the game. “He had one miss that we’ll discuss later, but overall, I thought he performed well.”

It’s worth noting that Sanders was released during final cuts after competing all summer with Cade York but was later re-signed to the practice squad. In the meantime, Blake Grupe was brought on board.

Before the game, Glenn mentioned that the competition for the kicker job was still active, providing Grupe more chances to practice with long snapper Thomas Hennessy and holder Austin McNamara.

“I want to ensure Grupe has a fair shot,’’ Glenn said. “I think it’s important to give him the opportunity, so let’s see how this unfolds.”

It’ll be interesting to hear Glenn’s thoughts on who will kick in Week 2 when he addresses the media on Monday.

Sanders had a tough season last year due to a hip injury. In his last full season in 2024, he converted 37 out of 41 field goals and missed just two of 28 extra-point attempts during his seven seasons with the Dolphins. He holds an 84.6 percent rate for field goals over his career.

The Jets’ defensive back, Qwan’tez Stiggers, was particularly active in special teams during Sunday’s game.

Stiggers recovered a fumble on a Jets kickoff after Titans returner Chimere Dike was stripped by linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball in the second quarter.

He also disrupted a punt return play by blocking a Titans player into Dike, preventing him from fielding the ball.

Furthermore, Stiggers was able to pin a McNamara punt at the Tennessee 2-yard line later in the game.

“I was in a flow state,’’ Stiggers reflected after the game. “This has been building in my heart for a long time—ever since my rookie season, enduring the travel, the ups and downs. This year is crucial for me, my third year. I’m aiming to be the best special teams player in the league. I’m just going to keep this momentum going.”

Stiggers continued, “This game was just a sneak peek. It’s going to get real. Just keep watching.”

McCrary-Ball, who forced the fumble that Stiggers recovered, praised him, stating that Stiggers making the play was “fire.”

In unfortunate news for the Jets, starting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick suffered a groin injury early in the first quarter and didn’t return, alongside rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who left with an ankle injury.

“I’ll share more details as the week goes on, but I wouldn’t worry too much about either of them,” Glenn noted.

Meanwhile, rookie top draft pick David Bailey had a decent debut, claiming his first NFL sack by pushing Titans quarterback Cam Ward out of bounds during a scramble.

One conversation leading into Sunday was whether the Jets defense could finally get an interception, a feat they didn’t achieve at all last season despite facing 515 passes from opposing quarterbacks. Failing to get an interception was one of the few shortcomings for them this game.

For almost a century, interception statistics have been recorded, and the Jets became the first team to finish an entire season without a single interception.

In 2025, the Jets defense managed only four takeaways, all being fumble recoveries, which marks a league low.