Overview
- Tennessee beat Kansas City 26-9 in Week 16 as Ward went 21-of-28 for 228 yards and two touchdowns, with the Titans outgaining the Mahomes-less Chiefs 376-133.
- Reports indicate Ward has passed Marcus Mariota for the franchise’s rookie single-season passing yards lead at 2,866 through 15 games.
- Over his past three outings, Ward has six touchdowns to one interception with a quarterback rating climbing from 70.1 to 101.2 to 122.3.
- Ward says film study and situational awareness have slowed the game for him, and coaches praised improved mechanics, faster decisions and command of the offense.
- Tennessee is 3-12 with two games remaining, and Ward has a credible chance to surpass 3,000 yards as his progress shapes priorities for the coaching search and draft plans.