Offensively, a slow night turned into a wildly exciting third quarter. The Falcons scored 17 points to open the second half but were shut out in the fourth quarter. Undrafted free agent running back Nate Carter rushed for 63 yards on nine carries, including a 43-yard touchdown to get the Falcons back in the game.

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.

It could've been better for Cam Ward in Game 2 of the preseason, but the best throw by the Titans' rookie quarterback wasn't caught.

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

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the preseason - a game in which many of their depth pieces and fringe roster players were given a

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.