The Titans opened with a tough Week 1 loss, but Cam Ward’s NFL debut flashed real promise. He finished 12-of-28 for 112 yards, but showed sharp reads and solid chemistry with his receivers, avoiding turnovers and providing a spark Tennessee can build on. Denver wasn’t favored, and Ward carved a path forward, even as one brutal Ridley drop kept a tying moment from materializing.

Defensively, Tennessee’s secondary picked off Nix twice (Xavier Woods and Roger McCreary), signaling a brighter start on the back end. Next up, a home date with the Rams offers a critical energy boost to reset expectations. Ward just needs a few more completions; if the defense stays opportunistic, Tennessee could flip momentum early in Year 2.