Preseason Game Recap: Titans vs. Falcons
ATLANTA — The Tennessee Titans escaped Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a 23-20 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night.
Standout Performances
Gunnar Helm sparkled. The rookie tight end hauled in a contested 25-yard touchdown, battling through coverage by Ronnie Harrison and Jordan Fuller to secure a Brandon Allen pass. Helm finished with four receptions for 48 yards, and his red-zone catch was one of the evening's most encouraging moments for Tennessee.
Quarterback Developments
Cam Ward's second look. Ward took three series and completed two of seven passes for 42 yards before yielding the reins to Brandon Allen in the second quarter. His first completion covered 35 yards to Elic Ayomanor, and he nearly connected on a deep ball toward Van Jefferson. The first-unit offense struggled to find consistent momentum.
Defensive Highlights
Kendell Brooks' game-changing play. The undrafted cornerback stepped in front of an Easton Stick pass late in the first quarter and raced 53 yards for a touchdown, putting the Titans on the board. I...