Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward saved his absolute worst decision for the very last moments on Sunday, throwing an ill-advised pass that got picked off in the end zone with just 17 seconds left. That brutal turnover sealed a 12-7 loss to the New York Giants on September 27. Talk about a gut punch when you’re trying to win the game!
Ward’s Late-Game Blunder Costs The Titans
The Titans were fighting their way back, pushing late in the fourth quarter, but Ward’s final throw just killed all momentum. It was a 12-7 game against the Giants, and getting that close only to throw away a chance at the win has to sting. That interception with practically no time left? Seriously tough to swallow. You could see the air go right out of their sails at MetLife Stadium.
Coach Saleh Doesn’t Sugarcoat It
Titans coach Robert Saleh didn’t pull any punches during his press conference on September 28, acknowledging the impact of that play. Saleh said he’s sure Ward will “want that one back” once he sees the tape. He feels like Ward “probably should have given him a better ball,” and that his QB “never saw” the defender. It sounds like Saleh knows it was a bad play from his signal-caller. He even added that “from Cam’s perspective, he wishes he did something different with it.” No kidding.
That kind of late-game error is a hard lesson for any quarterback, and it leaves you wondering how Ward is going to shake off a loss like that. He’s got to learn from it, because those are the plays that make or break games.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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