History was bittersweet for Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward on Sunday afternoon.

The West Columbia native’s first NFL touchdown pass was unforgettable but ultimately took the backburner to another frustrating Titans loss, 33-19, to the Los Angeles Rams at Nissan Stadium.

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