Overview

• Cam Ward played three series in Friday's preseason game, completing 2 of 7 passes for 42 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers.
• His day included a 35-yard connection to rookie Elic Ayomanor and a well-placed deep pass that was dropped by veteran Van Jefferson.
• The Titans rested key starters Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett and Tony Pollard, elevating rookies like Ayomanor, Chimere Dike and Gunnar Helm into larger roles.
• Fourth-round tight end Gunnar Helm delivered four catches for 48 yards and a touchdown, emerging as a reliable target behind Ward.
• Next week's preseason finale in Minnesota will serve as the platform for evaluating Tennessee's backup quarterbacks, testing additional receiving options.