Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (1) drops pack to pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

One more for No. 1.

It's been an offseason of excitement in the Volunteer State as fans hope that Cam Ward becomes the long-term answer at quarterback for the Tennessee Titans.

He has looked the part during the first two preseason contests, even if the numbers don't necessarily show that. There is just one more contest looming before the regular season begins, but it's a special one in Nashville.

Ward is set to make his debut in front of the home faithful at Nissan Stadium – in what the Titans hope will be the first of many.

On the opposite side comes in the visiting Minnesota Vikings, who will be without their de facto rookie quarterback, J.J. McCarthy. The former Michigan missed the 2024 season with a knee injury, but won't participate in Friday's preseason finale as he gets set for his debut in Week 1.

It's makeshift teams on both sidelines to end the preseason, but all eyes will be on Ward's performance before he takes on the Denver Broncos in two weeks to begin his career for real.

Here's what to know about the Friday night game between the Titans and Vikings:

What time does Titans-Vikings NFL preseason game start?

The Titans' preseason contest against the Vikings will start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 22.

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What channel is Tennessee Titans vs Minnesota Vikings on tonight?

Tennessee Titans vs. Minnesota Vikings will be nationally televised on CBS.

How to watch Titans vs Vikings: Nashville TV channel

Here's where Titans fans in the Nashville area can catch the team's game against the Vikings on Friday night, according to the Titans' official website:

  • WTVF NewsChannel 5

How to watch Vikings at Titans: Twin Cities TV channel

Vikings fans in the Twin Cities looking to watch the preseason contest can find the game on the following channel, according to the Vikings' official website:

  • WCCO

How to stream NFL preseason Titans vs Vikings game tonight

Fans can stream the preseason matchup between the Titans and Vikings on NFL+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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