By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent
 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For a good share of this game, I felt the Titans were the best team on the field and Cam Ward was the best quarterback. Ward, despite completing under 50% of his passes and not scoring a touchdown, was good enough to win the game.  The defense was good enough to win the game.  Then the wheels came off the bus and players and coaches let this team down… yet again.   

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, right during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Elic Ayomanor fights as a pass is broken up/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor play calling for the Titans before halftime, along with penalties, pass drops and poor pass protection, ultimately ended their hope for a win in Denver. 
 
Finding ways to lose games is a trend that has carried over for the Titans to start the 2025 season.
 
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