The Tennessee Titans wrapped up Friday night’s Blue & White scrimmage at Nissan Stadium with the defense making the decisive stop and the white team coming away with a one-point win.
It was the kind of workout that gave fans plenty to watch, even if the whole thing was clearly still a work in progress. More than 100 plays got run, and both sides had stretches where they looked sharp. Cam Ward and the first-team offense moved the ball against the first-team defense, though the offensive line gave up too much ground to the Titans’ defensive front.
Ward was one of the biggest bright spots. He looked comfortable steering the offense, guided multiple scoring drives, and finished 21-of-30 with a touchdown pass to Gunnar Helm. He also added a few good runs, showing off some athletic ability in the process.
Helm stayed busy all night as one of Ward’s favorite targets. His touchdown grab stood out as one of the best catches of the scrimmage, and he kept making himself available throughout the session.
Nick Singleton also made the most of his chances. With Tyjae Spears and Kalel Mullings both dinged, the rookie out of Penn State got extra work with the starters and delivered with quick decisions, burst, and productive plays.
Carnell Tate had a strong first impression in his Nissan Stadium debut. The first-round pick from Ohio State didn’t score, but he came up with a highlight-reel catch that helped set up a touchdown and added several more receptions along the way.
Wan’Dale Robinson kept showing the kind of connection with Ward that can make an offense hum. He seemed to find space over and over again, and the chemistry between the two was obvious throughout the scrimmage.
On the defensive side, Jeffery Simmons was everywhere. Since the scrimmage wasn’t fully live, the evaluation only goes so far, but Simmons still lived in the backfield and logged multiple sacks and pressures.
Not everyone had the same kind of night. Joey Slye missed multiple field goals and struggled.
Will Levis was Will Levis. And Cody Barton was beaten for a touchdown and looked a step slow.
The Titans now move on to next week, when they’ll hold a joint practice and then open the preseason against the San Francisco 49ers.
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