Titans edge 49ers 19-13 in preseason opener; Cam Ward struggles
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Tennessee Titans secured a 19-13 preseason victory over the San Francisco 49ers on August 13, 2026. Cam Ward, the Titans’ starting quarterback, struggled after a promising opening drive, completing only 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards. Tony Pollard scored a touchdown for the Titans, while Joey Slye successfully kicked four field goals, including three from over 50 yards. The game featured a mix of starters from the Titans and reserves from the 49ers, who held out key players after a joint practice earlier in the week.
- •Titans scored a touchdown on their opening drive.
- •Ward completed 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards.
- •Slye kicked four field goals for the Titans.
- •Pollard ran for a 5-yard touchdown.
- •Ward struggled on subsequent drives, unable to connect with key targets.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Studs and duds from Tennessee Titans' 19-13 victory over the 49ers
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Titans grades vs 49ers: Why we give Cam Ward's offense a C+
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Titans win preseason opener 19-13 over 49ers
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Ward struggles in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers
"Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night. Tony Pollard ran for a touchdown and Joey Slye kicked four field goals for the Titans, with three coming from at least 50 yards out. First-year Tennessee coach Robert Saleh played most of his starters in his debut game, while 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan opted to hold out his top-line players after most of them got work during a joint practice on Tuesday.
"Here's how we graded Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward and the rest of the roster following a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
"Tennessee secured a preseason win over San Francisco but inconsistent play from Cam Ward raises questions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:18 AMStuds and duds from Tennessee Titans' 19-13 victory over the 49ers
Tennessee secured a preseason win over San Francisco but inconsistent play from Cam Ward raises questions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:18 AMTitans grades vs 49ers: Why we give Cam Ward's offense a C+
Here's how we graded Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward and the rest of the roster following a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:13 AMTitans win preseason opener 19-13 over 49ers
The Titans start the 2026 preseason with a win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:10 AMCam Ward struggles in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers
Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night. Tony Pollard ran for a touchdown and Joey Slye kicked four field goals for the Titans, with three coming from at least 50 yards out. First-year Tennessee coach Robert Saleh played most of his starters in his debut game, while 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan opted to hold out his top-line players after most of them got work during a joint practice on Tuesday.
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