Titans' Cam Ward Continues to Take Steps Forward

Last week, Ward threw 37 passes as the team came off their bye and lost to the Houston Texans, 16-13. Even though that was a low-scoring affair, he only needed to throw five more passes as they fell to the Seattle Seahawks, 30-24. Sure, they only lost by six points, but it wasn't exactly the closest game throughout.

Regardless, Ward continues to improve. There's no doubt about it, the rookie continues to get better. Ward threw 256 yards, which was his highest total since October 26 when he threw for 259. His career high came in the team's lone win on October 5 when he threw for 265 yards.

While he stepped up in the passing game, he's continued to use his legs more, which is a great sign for this offense. Against the Seahawks, he had a career high six carries for 37 yards and scored the first rushing touchdown of his career. It truly was a career day for Ward, but it became clear he was forced to use his legs as this team was without veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley and rookie WR Elic Ayomanor.

Mistake Free Football

If Tennessee wants to ever complete one of these late-game comebacks, they know they have to be nearly, if not perfect. Thankfully for Ward, he hasn't thrown an interception for three straight weeks. That marks the longest stretch of his career, which is a bit depressing, but still impressive.

Ward didn't throw an INT in either of his first two games, but proceeded to throw one in six straight games. Fumbles also haunted him as fans quickly coined Ward a turnover machine. Now that there isn't as much pressure and he's began to settle in, he continues to protect the football and that's a fantastic sign for the future.