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.

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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers as Buccaneers best Titans 29-7 in opening preseason game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the year off right with a win in their first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, winning the game 16-7 at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday.