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Ward was scattershot, repeatedly missing what should be layups...Ward went 5 of 12 for 57 yards on three drives. The QB never stretched the field, attempting just two passes of more than 7 air yards, with his longest completion going for 5.8 air yards.

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Ward's Year 2 debut was scattershot: 5-of-12, 57 yards, off-target.

The Titans 2025 No. 1 pick's Year 2 development remains a work in progress. Facing 49ers backups, Ward was scattershot, repeatedly missing layups on the outside and misfiring balls over the middle. He looked off rhythm at times, and after a solid first drive where he hit Calvin Ridley in stride, things went sideways. Ward was off target from the pocket and nearly lost a fumble near his own goal line and was nearly picked off. He went 5 of 12 for 57 yards on three drives, never stretching the field with just two passes of more than 7 air yards and a longest completion of 5.8 air yards per Next Gen Stats. The source cautions against freaking out over one poor preseason performance but notes Ward was clearly working on things.

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