Will Levis' extra effort to get a first down led to his first-quarter exit on Monday night.
Levis sustained a shoulder injury and is questionable to return for the Tennessee Titans against the Miami Dolphins.
Mason Rudolph took over at quarterback for Tennessee and led a field-goal drive for a 3-0 Titans lead early in the second quarter. The former Steelers QB would help Tennessee to a 9-3 halftime advantage with two more drives that ended in field goals.
Scrambling for the chains with just over six minutes to play in the opening quarter, Levis went airborne, diving headfirst and coming down on his right shoulder. He came up short on the third-down run and could be seen on the broadcast saying he thought he hurt his shoulder. On the Titans' ensuing offensive possession, Levis went to the blue medical tent, while Rudolph took over under center.
In his brief time on Monday, Levis had completed 3 of 4 passes for 25 yards with an interception. It was Levis' sixth INT of the season, which is tied for the most in the NFL.
Levis was throwing the ball on the sideline before Rudolph entered the game. It's fair to wonder with how shaky Levis, who has nine giveaways this year, has been playing, coupled with his injury, if head coach Brian Callahan won't stick with Rudolph even if his starter could potentially return.
Asked at halftime by ESPN's Laura Rutledge, Callahan said if Levis could play, he would. Following the intermission, Rudolph remained in the game for Levis.
