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Cam Ward’s pocket presence is the one area he must fix for Titans offense to take off

Ward is playing gun-shy behind an offensive line that has actually held up against the Eagles and it is stalling the Titans offense before it ever gets started.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:21 PM
Cam Ward’s pocket presence is the one area he must fix for Titans offense to take off
Key Things to Know
  • The Tennessee Titans sit at 0-2 heading into their Week 3 game against the New York Giants.
  • Quarterback Cam Ward has three touchdowns through two games, with one passing and two rushing.
  • Tennessee's offensive line ranks 15th in composite pass protection metrics, showing league-average improvement.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tennessee Titans enter Week 3 with an 0-2 record ahead of their matchup against the New York Giants. Quarterback Cam Ward has recorded three total touchdowns through two games, comprising one passing and two rushing scores, but Tennessee's red zone offense continues to struggle. Analysts observe that Ward's pocket presence is hampering offensive production despite solid blocking from the offensive line.

Tennessee's pass protection ranks 15th in the league based on composite metrics, showing notable improvement across the line. However, Ward appears gun-shy in clean pockets, potentially lingering from absorbing 55 sacks during his rookie year. Head coach Robert Saleh voiced confidence that Ward will continue to develop and improve within the offensive system.

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