Levis shined in his first career start in Week 8, divebombing the Atlanta Falcons with big plays, throwing four touchdowns with zero interceptions with 238 yards passing in a 28-23 win. Week 9 was more of a struggle as the second-round rookie missed several throws in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and tossed a game-ending interception. However, the signs were evident it should be Levis’ team moving forward.
The Kentucky product boasts a cannon of an arm, is able to fit the ball in tight windows and opens the Titans’ passing offense in ways Tannehill cannot. Levis’ willingness to stand strong in the pocket is veteran-esque but does lead to some sacks and big hits. In his first two outings, the 24-year-old rookie also displayed sound presnap processing, calling out blitzes and avoiding staring down his first reads too often. There will be ups and downs, as with all young QBs, but Tennessee will ride through them with the high-upside quarterback.
The Titans sit at 3-5 — last in the AFC South — entering Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the QB change now official, the future is now in Tennessee.