Overview

• Ward completed 2 of 7 passes for 42 yards over three series in a 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons, following a 5-of-8, 67-yard debut in Week 1.
• His highlight reel included a 35-yard strike to rookie Elic Ayomanor and a perfectly placed deep ball to Van Jefferson that was dropped.
• Head coach Brian Callahan said he was “very encouraged” by Ward’s operational progress and praised the quality of his throws.
• Tennessee stuck to a plan to cap Ward’s preseason exposure and remains on track to start him in Week 1 at Denver on Sept. 7.
• Observers pointed out that with Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett and Tony Pollard resting, the Titans’ thin receiving corps will need more consistency to support their rookie quarterback.