The Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward has a difficult preseason start, with multiple outlets reporting that his performance falls well below expectations in their first preseason game. According to Yahoo Sports coverage, Ward completes fewer than half of his passes in the contest.

In the game against the San Francisco 49ers—described as featuring backup-level defense in one report—Ward struggles to generate consistent offense. While the accounts emphasize his passing accuracy problems, at least one story also notes that the Titans do not appear overly concerned about the outcome.

Across the reports, the main focus is on what Ward’s performance could mean. Some coverage frames the start as a potential concern for viewers—particularly fantasy managers evaluating early preseason signals—while another emphasizes the team’s lack of alarm. Together, the articles present a picture of a quarterback who has trouble early while the broader organizational reaction remains measured.