Brief

Titans lose 26-3 to Texans as fans demand Cam Ward be benched

After a fifth straight defeat, Titans quarterback Cam Ward faced a wave of criticism online while coach Robert Saleh said he will remain the starter.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:59:03 GMT

The Tennessee Titans were beaten 26-3 by the Houston Texans on Sunday, Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, marking the team’s fifth consecutive loss.

What happened

The Texans scored 26 points while holding the Titans to a single field goal. Cam Ward completed 23 of 36 passes for 170 yards, threw no touchdowns and was intercepted once. The loss left Tennessee at 0‑5 on the season.

What the reports add

Sportskeeda reported that multiple fans on social media called for Ward to be benched, with one tweet stating, “Cam Ward needs to sit the rest of the season, it’s over.” Bleacher Report noted that despite the criticism, head coach Robert Saleh told reporters, “He’s our starter,” and indicated no immediate benching plan.

What was said

Robert Saleh told reporters, as cited by Bleacher Report, that Ward remains the starter despite the loss. Fans quoted on Sportskeeda said, “Cam Ward is the worst QB in the history of the NFL?” and “Saleh and Cam Ward are not a match. Titans may go winless.”

How it came about

The criticism follows a pattern of early‑season struggles for Ward. Felo News previously covered the Titans’ decision to give Ward more time after a 23‑10 loss to the Jets (Titans give Cam Ward more time as offense sputters in first three games) and the team’s stance against fire‑sale rumors before the Texans game (Titans stick with rookie Cam Ward despite winless start). The ongoing offensive woes have kept the Titans near the bottom of league scoring averages.

Key facts

The Titans lost 26-3 to the Texans in Week 5. (sportskeeda.com)
Cam Ward completed 23 of 36 passes for 170 yards with one interception. (bleacherreport.com)
Fans on social media called for Ward to be benched after the loss. (sportskeeda.com)
Coach Robert Saleh said Ward will remain the starter. (bleacherreport.com)