Tennessee takes control early, holding Cincinnati to 70 yards and four first downs in the opening quarter.
Tennessee carried a 13-0 lead into the second quarter, with Tony Pollard’s touchdown helping fuel the fast start. The Titans piled up 177 yards and eight first downs, controlling possession for 10:14. Cam Ward completed 10 of 15 passes for 109 yards, while Pollard totaled 75 yards and a touchdown. Cincinnati, 4-2 and fifth in the power index, managed 70 yards, committed one turnover and has yet to answer; the 1-6 Titans are ranked 32nd.
Key Performers
Cam Ward, Titans: 109 passing yards, 10-of-15 Tony Pollard, Titans: 75 total yards, 1 touchdown Joe Burrow, Bengals: 42 passing yards, 1 interception