NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cam Ward is excited to finally play an NFL regular-season game in his new home stadium and knows the best way to make the Tennessee Titans’ home opener even more memorable is just win.

“I'm excited for it myself, the team trying to get our first win of the season," Ward said. “So we're ready to get it going.”

The rookie quarterback impressed even in Tennessee's season-opening 20-12 loss in Denver. Ward only threw for 112 yards and was sacked six times. Still, nobody with the Titans is worried about the No. 1 pick overall knowing how hard Ward's worked.

Titans coach Brian Callahan said Ward has earned the right for control over the offense based on meetings and practices. That's why they have given Ward, who threw 158 touchdowns in college, freedom to check

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