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“Hopefully that’s an illuminating process for him, a different way of doing things,” Callahan said. “He’s going to be out there for two months, whatever it is, some of the footwork, the base, some of the pocket movement things that have to improve.” The Titans have not tipped their hand about the No. 1 pick, but talking about Levis improving in the present certainly indicates they at least are open to the idea of the third-year signalcaller getting a chance to compete for the quarterback job in training camp. What competition Levis will have at the position remains unsettled at this point.

He was fumbled twice, losing one of them on an aborted snap that was returned for a touchdown. Levis, as usual, mixed in highlight-reel worthy plays (his 49-yard third-and-10 touchdown to Tay Martin) with throws that no NFL quarterback should attempt. The year was not a great one for Levis’ stock as he was benched multiple times and likely would have seriously threatened the league lead in interceptions had he played all 17 games. The Titans went 3-14 and clinched the No. 1 overall pick. It would not be totally unprecedented for someone to fix Levis — we just saw Sam Darnold turn in a great year — but he will likely enter the third year of his rookie contract as a backup. Perhaps even a different team’s backup if the Titans want to totally flush the quarterback room.

The league leader in turnovers per game will be given one final mission to close out the 2024 season for the Titans. Levis hasn’t taken a snap since Week 15 after being benched for a second time in favor of Mason Rudolph. Callahan said earlier in the week that both Levis and Rudolph would play in Week 18, so it’s hard to know just how long we could see the second-year signal-caller for. Levis and Baker Mayfield are both tied for the second-most turnovers in the league with 17. There’s a good chance Levis could secure the lead if he’s on the field long enough in the season-finale.

Callahan praised Levis for his professionalism since being demoted while adding that he’s earned the right to compete in the final week of the season. It’s been a rough second season for Levis, whose 17 turnovers are tied for second-most in the league with Baker Mayfield despite playing in just 11 games this season. Levis hasn’t started since Week 15 but will get one more chance to show what he can do in-game before the Titans head into what’s sure to be a busy offseason.

Callahan told reporters that Rudolph could start the remaining three games, but the team is taking things week by week. Will Levis was benched last week after throwing three interceptions on just 12 attempts. The implosion left Callahan with no choice but to return to Rudolph. The journeyman turned things around, throwing for 209 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a losing effort to the Bengals. While Rudolph isn’t a starting-caliber passer, his floor is notably higher than that of Levis. He should be able to stabilize Calvin Ridley as a WR3 to close out the year. Rudolph himself is not on the fantasy radar for Week 16, even in Superflex leagues.

Fowler doesn’t out-and-out say it will be Mason Rudolph, but uh, who else would it be? Zach Mettenberger? Rudolph will take over for Will Levis and lower the ceiling of the Titans passing attack while also bringing its floor up from rock bottom. Rudolph did force-feed Calvin Ridley in his tenure as starter earlier this year, giving the No. 1 wideout 32 targets in three starts. It would stand to reason that Ridley could be a fantasy beneficiary of the move.

Levis was benched in Week 15’s loss to the Bengals after committing four turnovers. The second-year quarterback is already looking at a job as a career backup less than two years after the Titans made him the No. 33 overall pick, but whether or not he gets another start this season currently hangs in the balance. Mason Rudolph isn’t the Titans’ quarterback of the future, but he may prove to be the better option for a team hoping to close out the year on a high note. Rudolph threw for 209-2-1 in relief of Levis in yesterday’s loss and will in all likelihood draw the start for Week 16 once the coaches are through with their “evaluations.”

Levis had one of his worst games of the season against a leaky Bengals defense. He was strip-sacked in the second quarter, later throwing two interceptions towards the end of the half and giving the Bengals an advance heading into halftime. A third quarter pick-six then ended his day as Mason Rudolph came into the game. The Will Levis experiment is nearing a close in Tennessee. Head coach Brian Callahan will presumably announce a starter between Levis or Rudolph later, but neither are startable quarterbacks for the fantasy playoffs.

Levis is on track to suit up for Week 15 against the Bengals. His errant arm, even if only mildly injured, is difficult to trust at this point in the fantasy season though. He is a volatile QB2 for the occasion.

The Titans offense struggled against a subpar Jaguars defense, with Will Levis averaging 5.3 yards per attempt. Most of Levis’ throws were short-yardage looks while two red zone trips ended in overthrows to the endzone on fourth down. He notably injured his shoulder while getting sacked on a hail mary attempt on the last play of the first half. Levis returned to start the second half, but it is an injury to keep an eye on as it was Levis’ right shoulder that he also injured earlier this season. Ultimately, Levis’ performance was mediocre with little downfield throws, no scores, and a couple near-interceptions. If he is healthy for Week 15, Levis ranks as a back-end QB2 against the leaky Bengals defense.