Tennessee Titans’ 24-year-old quarterback, Will Levis, sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of Monday night’s 31-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The injury occurred when Levis dove for a first down on the team’s second drive, landing hard on his right throwing shoulder. Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph entered the game, leading the Titans to their first win of the season.
Head coach Brian Callahan expressed optimism about Levis’s condition, stating that he doesn’t believe the injury is too serious. However, Levis will undergo further testing to determine the severity. Callahan noted that Levis attempted to return to the game but was in considerable pain, leading to the decision to keep him sidelined, especially with the team’s upcoming bye week.
Prior to the injury, Levis completed 3 of 4 passes for 25 yards and threw his sixth interception of the season on a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins. Dolphins’ linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah intercepted the ball, securing it between his knees. Levis has had an up-and-down season, learning a new offense under Callahan, with a 68.4% completion rate and four passing touchdowns.
Mason Rudolph stepped in effectively, completing 9 of 17 passes for 85 yards and directing seven scoring drives, including two touchdowns. Despite Rudolph’s performance, Callahan affirmed that Levis remains the team’s starting quarterback when healthy. He emphasized that the decision to hold Levis out was solely based on health considerations and the desire to protect him, particularly with the bye week providing additional recovery time.
Fans and teammates are hopeful for Levis’s swift recovery, sending messages of support and well-wishes. As the Titans enter their bye week, the team will monitor Levis’s progress closely, aiming for his return to lead the offense in the upcoming
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