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Cam Ward gives Titans a real reason to believe after going toe-to-toe with Joe Burrow in overtime loss to Bengals

Cam Ward and the Titans still lost, but the bye week arrives after a shootout in Cincinnati that delivered something this team hasn't produced all season.

By Buck Reising · A to Z Sports

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Writer Buck Reising argues Cam Ward's breakout performance against Cincinnati gives the Titans a reason to believe despite losing.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tennessee Titans 43-36 in overtime at Paycor Stadium.
Ward recorded the first 300-yard passing performance of his NFL career despite injuries across the offensive line.

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Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward delivered a breakout performance in a 43-36 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Ward recorded his first career 300-yard passing game, going toe-to-toe with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for nearly 500 yards and five touchdowns before rushing for the game-winning score in overtime.

Writer Buck Reising argues that despite Robert Saleh's seventh straight loss, Ward's strong play behind an injury-depleted offensive line offers real hope for the franchise. The Titans forced four takeaways, including three interceptions by Amani Hooker, but surrendered a 13-0 first-quarter lead as the defense struggled down the stretch.

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