The Tennessee Titans prepare for their game against the New England Patriots with some significant adjustments to their lineup. Quarterback Mason Rudolph is expected to start as Will Levis recovers from a shoulder injury.
“Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph is expected to start against the Patriots while quarterback Will Levis continues to recover from his shoulder injury, sources say.” via Adam Schefter of X, formerly Twitter.
Levis, who has been dealing with an injury for some time, participated in training on a limited basis throughout the week and missed the last two games. The Titans took precautions by elevating quarterback Trevor Siemian from the practice squad, signaling that Rudolph will likely be under center this Sunday.
Rudolph, replacing Lévis, finished 58.9 percent of his passes for 566 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions so far this season. His experience will be crucial as the Titans aim to maintain their offensive momentum against a tough Patriots defense.
The Titans will be without their starting QB against the Patriots
On the field, the Titans face another challenge as running back Tony Pollard, who is dealing with a foot injury, is expected to play Sunday.
“Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play against the Patriots, as is WR Tyler Boyd, who is listed as questionable due to a shoulder injury,” via Schefter.
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The situation mitigates any complications the coaching staff might have encountered had he been ruled out, especially when Tyjae Spears was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Julius Chestnut will be the only other healthy running back, although the team signed Joshua Kelley to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday, potentially to bolster its options.
As for the receiving corps, wide receiver Tyler Boyd, who is also dealing with a shoulder injury and listed as questionable, is expected to play. His participation will be key to providing Rudolph with a reliable target against the Patriots secondary.
The Titans’ game against the Patriots is shaping up to be a game of resilience and adaptability, with several key players dealing with injuries. The team’s depth and ability to adapt on the fly will be tested as they look to secure a victory at a critical time in the season. Fans and analysts will be closely watching how these adjustments play out on the field, especially with the playoff implications starting to loom larger each week.
