This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/titans as Titans vs Falcons Takeaways: Rookie Pass Catchers Shine. For the first time this season (well, preseason), the Tennessee Titans are in the win column after Friday night's 23-20 road win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Cam Ward and a portion of the Titans starters are expected to play a series or two on Friday as the No. 1 overall pick continues to get game experience. Ward led a touchdown drive in the first half of last week's preseason opener at Tampa Bay.

Kendell Brooks scores on a 53-yard interception return as the Tennessee Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 in a preseason game.

Apparently, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr . wasn't the only teammate talking tough during joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this past week. Ironically, Falcons defensive back A.J. Terrell Jr. was in and out of practice reps wearing a microphone in this week's mic'd up edition.

Falcons rookie Jalon Walker surprisingly missed Friday's preseason game against the Titans with a groin injury.

Undrafted free agent Nate Carter bounced back from a slow night to break off the 43-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Tight end Teagan Quitoriano recovered the fumble and wide

Cam Ward's stat line might not show it, but he showcased his potential and impressed some NFL fans in the Tennessee Titans' preseason contest against the Atlanta Falcons.