Overview

• Tennessee seeks its first back-to-back wins since 2022 as the 1-4 Titans visit the 1-4 Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
• Rookie Cam Ward fueled a 16-point fourth quarter at Arizona with 193 passing yards, earning praise for poise from Jeffrey Simmons and offensive coordinator Nick Holz.
• Ward’s season completion rate sits at 51.8%, with last week featuring more quick throws to tight ends (8-of-10 completed) and an emerging role for rookie Gunnar Helm.
• Las Vegas carries the NFL’s No. 31 turnover margin at minus-6 with Geno Smith’s nine interceptions, and tight end Brock Bowers will miss a second straight game with a knee injury.
• The Titans rank 30th in run defense at 146.8 yards allowed per game, spotlighting LB Cedric Gray’s tackling surge and RT JC Latham’s return versus Maxx Crosby; Calvin Ridley is coming off 131 receiving yards, and Matthew Wright will kick with Joey Slye out.