The Titans quarterback can make throws few others can, but his Giants tape shows why knowing when to play conventionally may be the next step in his development
By MIKE HERNDON, columnist
The Titans offense, and second-year quarterback Cam Ward in particular, has been the subject of much discussion since the disappointing 12-7 loss in a rainy and windy MetLife Stadium on Sunday. There is no question that Tennessee’s offense is far from where it would like to be, currently ranking 30th in points scored and 31st in yards gained over the first three weeks of the 2026 season.
However, there were some signs of life in the second half as Ward and the Titans offense piled up 208 total yards and 16 first downs after halftime. The 16 second-half first downs were the 10th most the franchise has posted in a single half since 2016, a span of 350 halves of football.
Carnell Tate had a mini-breakout in the second half as well, collecting five of his seven targets for 52 yards and three of the Titans’ first downs. Tony Pollard was excellent after halftime too, rushing for 63 yards on 12 carries while tacking on another three catches for 23 yards. (Drew Beatty's breakdown of Tate.)
With a few notable exceptions – which we will get to in a moment – it looked like the version of the Titans offense that fans hope to see more often in 2026.
