How Did Cam Ward Play in Preseason Week 3? A Look at the Titans QB’s Stats and Highlights vs. Vikings

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With the preseason ending, the Tennessee Titans’ 2025 first overall draft pick, quarterback Cam Ward, took his final snaps as he prepares for his regular-season debut in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. How did the rookie quarterback fare after starting the first two drives for the Titans offense in Tennessee’s final preseason matchup?

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How Did Cam Ward Do for the Tennessee Titans?

Despite a 29-7 loss, Ward’s preseason debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was impressive for his first taste of NFL action. Week 2 wasn’t the greatest, but the Titans’ rookie quarterback got things back on track in Tennessee’s final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Titans’ first drive ended in a three-and-out. Minnesota responded by driving down for a field goal to open up the scoring and take a 3-0 lead. Ward then led Tennessee’s offense down the field on a 13-play, 90-yard drive capped off by a one-yard Julius Chestnut rushing touchdown.

Ward finished the night completing three of four pass attempts for 36 yards and a rush for one yard. He also took one sack. Despite the limited throws, he still impressed fans and analysts with his arm strength, especially when he uncorked a 17-yard strike to WR Van Jefferson.

Former NFL DB Louis Riddick couldn’t help but gush over the throw on X, saying, “Cam Ward got an absolute whip of a release. Just snaps his arm/wrist and can generate so much velocity. Special.” Even the broadcasters were wowed by how easy Ward got the pass off after discussing his tendency in college not to step into throws.

Not only is Ward having to get to NFL speed quickly, but he’s doing so with a less-than-stellar receiving core. The completion to Jefferson can give Titans fans hope that the rookie is already building chemistry with the rebuilt wide receiver room.

Still, with the lack of a true WR1, the passing offense will surely have its growing pains this season as Ward continues to improve.

Ward’s NFL career is just getting started. Still, if he can continue to showcase his arm strength, one of the traits that had teams itching to select him, and maintain the poise he’s shown in the preseason, his transition to the NFL in Tennessee might not be as rough as many expected.

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