Cam Ward led a touchdown drive in his preseason debut, a 29-7 Titans loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 9 at Raymond James Stadium. Ward was 5-for-8 for 67 yards, with all the completions coming in the second drive (following an opening drive three-and-out). Tennessee scored on the drive via a Tony Pollard 1-yard touchdown run.

As much as the Bucs dominated the time of possession, they scored just 22 offensive points. That is why the Titans Wire Week 1 preseason Player of the Game is linebacker James Williams Sr.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 preseason with a convincing 29–7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on August 9th, showcasing a defense that was stout and a group of young players who flashed potential throughout the game.