On the Tennessee Titans' first play of the second quarter, No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Ward looked Calvin Ridley's way and fired. The wide-open receiver hauled in the pass — Ward's first NFL completion — and darted upfield for extra yardage. Then, the rookie's next two completions went Ridley's way, too. Suddenly, Ward was in a rhythm.
He helped guide the Titans downfield, one drive after going 0-for-2 passing, for seven points — the team's only score of the night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the better team, claiming a 29-7 blowout victory, but Ward's debut was always going to be the headliner.
Kyle Trask seemed to solidify his status as Baker Mayfield's backup, making two big-time throws on only 16 attempts. First-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka also debuted, notching a 21-yard grab from Trask on the Buccaneers' first drive.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Buccaneers backup quarterback Kyle Trask opened the game with an impressive throw to wide receiver Jalen McMillan and went on to make two big-time throws in the game.
While his box score lacks a passing touchdown, Trask is set to finish with an elite PFF passing grade, pending reviews, for his clean showing and accurate deep balls.
BOX SCORE
| Titans | Buccaneers | |
| Total points | 7 | 29 |
| Total offensive plays | 56 | 67 |
| Average EPA per play | -0.239 | 0.012 |
| Total net yards | 201 | 333 |
| Avg yards per play | 3.6 | 5 |
| Total first downs | 11 | 22 |
| Rushing first downs | 3 | 10 |
| Passing first downs | 8 | 10 |
| Penalty first downs | 0 | 2 |
| Third-down efficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 14% | 29% |
| Possessions | 10 | 9 |
| Avg plays per drive | 5.7 | 8.3 |
| Avg yards per drive | 18.3 | 33.3 |
| Avg points per drive | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Red-zone possessions | 2 | 5 |
| Red-zone plays | 9 | 16 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 2 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 50% | 80% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
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