Tennessee Titans, Browns, Saints Receive No 2025 NFL Primetime Games

The Tennessee Titans will not have any primetime games scheduled for the 2025 NFL season, continuing a decade-long trend of limited national exposure despite having the No. 1 overall draft pick, rookie quarterback Cam Ward. This omission has surprised fans and analysts, given the NFL's emphasis on showcasing emerging talent, but logistical factors such as Nissan Stadium undergoing construction and the team's extensive travel to West Coast time zones have contributed to the decision. The Titans are one of three teams without any primetime appearances, alongside the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints, while teams like the Kansas City Chiefs receive multiple prime-time slots. Despite Ward's high draft status and the presence of compelling matchups, the Titans' small market size and historical scheduling patterns in the AFC South have also played a role. The lack of primetime games has sparked criticism and disappointment among fans and commentators, who view it as a missed opportunity to highlight a potential star quarterback. However, the NFL's scheduling decisions appear influenced more by logistical and market considerations than solely by team performance or draft status.