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Week 2 of the NFL season brings an intriguing clash of styles and storylines as the Los Angeles Rams head to Nashville to face the Tennessee Titans. Both teams are coming off very different Week 1 experiences. The contrast could not be starker. The Rams gutted out a hard-fought win against the Texans, while the Titans sputtered offensively against Denver. The stage is set for Matthew Stafford’s experience and poise to go head-to-head with Cam Ward’s potential and promise. This could be one of the most compelling early matchups of the season.
The Rams and Titans play on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Nissan Stadium in a battle that could define early momentum for both teams. It’s a test of old versus new in Nashville, with Stafford and his 60,054 career passing yards going against Ward. The latter managed just 112 through his first NFL start. On paper, that experience gap looms large. The Rams leaned on their defense and situational execution in Week 1. They rallied from a halftime deficit to beat the Texans 14-9. Their efficiency in the red zone led to two touchdowns in three trips. That was the difference, while Houston failed to convert on its lone opportunity inside the 20.
Tennessee, meanwhile, will be searching for answers after a 20-12 loss to the Broncos. The Titans defense held its own. They limited Denver to just 317 total yards, but the offense was another story. With only 133 yards of production, Tennessee failed to generate rhythm. They fell apart in the second half after briefly holding a 12-10 lead. For the Titans to turn things around, Ward will need more help from his supporting cast and a stronger pocket presence. Against a Rams defensive front eager to exploit his inexperience, that will be easier said than done.
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Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Rams and the Titans in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
Ward’s debut was a rough initiation into NFL life. Completing just 12 of 28 passes for 112 yards with no scores, he struggled to find consistency. He was also sacked six times. Many of those were the product of holding the ball too long against disguised pressures. Even when opportunities presented themselves, Ward’s timing and accuracy were just off enough to prevent big gains.
Against the Rams, the outlook doesn’t get any easier. Los Angeles boasts one of the league’s most disruptive front sevens led by Tyler Davis, Jaylen McCollough, and Byron Young. They have collectively been a nightmare for interior offensive lines. Expect defensive coordinator Chris Shula to dial up a mix of pressures that force Ward into hurried decisions. The bold prediction here is that Ward once again finishes under 200 passing yards and takes at least three sacks.
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