The Tennessee Titans found themselves at the bottom of the NFL in passing offense following the conclusion of all Week 1 games, with 62 yards passing. Cam Ward finished his NFL debut with 112 yards on 12-28 passing, a 7.4 QBR, and was sacked six times for a loss of 50 yards against a stingy Denver Broncos defense.
However, the rookie quarterback showed flashes of why he was taken first in the 2025 NFL Draft, specifically his completion to running back Tony Pollard on the game's opening drive. On his first career pass attempt on 3rd & 10, he escaped pressure and avoided a sack when he noticed Pollard at his check down point at the last second for a 29-yard gain.