The Titans secured their first win of the 2025 season in a surprising manner.
Key moments of the game
Cardinals running back Emari Demercado almost scored a 72-yard touchdown but lost the ball before reaching the end zone, resulting in a touchback for the Titans. The Titans then narrowed the score to 21-12. Quarterback Cam Ward faced a tipped pass that was intercepted but led to a Titans touchdown, reducing Arizona’s lead to 21-19 with 4:39 left.
After a Cardinals punt, Ward completed 6 of 7 passes to set up a 29-yard field goal by Joey Slye, winning the game as time expired. The Jets are now the only team without a win in the league.
Player performance analysis
Ward struggled early, completing 6 of 15 passes for 58 yards in the first half. However, he rebounded in the second half, going 15 of 24 for 207 yards, connecting well with Calvin Ridley, who had five catches for 131 yards. Improved protection in the second half was crucial.
The Cardinals also fumbled in the third quarter due to miscommunication between quarterback Kyler Murray and center Hjalte Froholdt, which contributed to their point decline after leading 21-3 in the second quarter.
Upcoming challenges for both teams
The Cardinals will aim to recover before facing the Colts next Sunday in Indianapolis. Meanwhile, the Titans will travel to Las Vegas for a matchup with the Raiders, who are on a four-game losing streak.
This win gives the Titans a boost as they look to build on this success.
