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The second-year passer completed just 19-of-32 passes for 140 yards and a touchdowns, and while he did avoid throwing an interception, some of the advanced metrics were not too kind. For example, Ward posted an Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt of just 4.2, ranking him 28th among all 32 qualified passers in Week 1. He fared a little better in QBR, as his mark of 34.3 ranked 26th in the league among qualified passers.
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Ward's Week 1 metrics (4.2 ANY/A, 28th rank) signal weak efficiency despite avoiding turnovers.

Titans second-year QB Cam Ward posted a poor Week 1 performance against the Jets with concerning advanced metrics; he completed 19-of-32 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown while avoiding an interception, but posted an Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt of just 4.2 (ranking 28th among 32 qualified passers) and a QBR of 34.3 (26th in the league). The source describes it as 'a rather auspicious start' and notes he was 'in the middle of the pack' on Quarterback Efficiency metrics, indicating a subpar opening performance.

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