Titans quarterback Cam Ward played three series against the Falcons, but he ended up throwing fewer passes than he did in Week 1, when he played two series. Ward’s first throw of the night was a strike to receiver Elic Ayomanor for 35 yards. His second throw was a beauty downfield to Van Jefferson, who was unable to bring it in. But the Titans first-team offense, playing without a number of starters, couldn’t get into rhythm here on Friday night. Ward went 2-of-7 for 42 yards before being replaced by Allen in the second quarter. Coach Brian Callahan, and Ward, were pleased with the continued progress.
Way to make a play, Kendell Brooks. Late in the first quarter, the Titans defensive back stepped in front of an Easton Stick pass, picked it off, and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown, which gave the Titans a 6-0 lead. It was a heck of a play by Brooks, an undrafted free agent from Michigan State. Brooks jumped the route, and he had nothing but turf between him and the end zone. His teammates then celebrated him when he got to the sideline. “I just undercut the receiver, caught the pick, and took it to the house,” Brooks said. “I didn’t know if somebody was chasing me or not. Once I turned around and saw my guys coming to congratulate me, it was surreal.”