Cam Ward completed 26-of-40 attempts for 304 yards, two touchdowns, and a fumble in the Titans’ 43-36, Week 8 loss to the Bengals, adding seven carries for 41 yards.

Ward also added a two-point conversion on the ground. The Titans offense got off to a fast start, leading 13-0 after one quarter. Ward finished the day passing for 304 yards, averaging 7.6 yards per attempt and surpassing 300 yards for the first time in his career. He made plays with his legs, scrambling for multiple first downs on short-yardage situations. A sack-fumble from Ward led to a Bengals score the other way in the third quarter and the 24-year-old also took a long sack towards the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. The Titans could not convert a fourth down in overtime to close the game. Ultimately, Ward had one of the best games of his season against the Bengals but came up short. For fantasy purposes, Ward’s work on the ground is encouraging for his elevated floor and an improved passing skillset makes him a fantasy QB2 heading into the Titans’ Week 9 bye.