Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis stayed down on the field after taking a hit near the end of overtime in a Week 15 game against the Houston Texans. What happened to Levis on Sunday, and what’s his current injury status?
Will Levis Injury Update
Levis, the second pick of the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, absorbed plenty of punishment on Sunday, as the Texans’ defense sacked him seven times. But the final hit appeared to do the most damage as Levis was bent backward in the pocket.
Levis looked to be favoring his left leg, but he was able to leave the field while putting weight on both legs. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and a team trainer helped Levis to the sideline.
#Titans QB Will Levis went down and immediately grabbed his left leg after getting sacked on this play.
Levis was later seen walking on the sideline. 🙏
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) December 17, 2023
After the Titans’ loss, Levis was not wearing a knee brace but was walking with a limp. Speaking to reporters, Levis said he doesn’t believe he suffered a serious injury.
“I thought it was worse — how I got rolled up on — but we’ll see how it feels tomorrow,” Levis said. “Could have been a lot worse, but I think I’ll be alright.”
Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee’s No. 2 quarterback, would have entered the game if needed. But Levis was injured on a third-down play. The Titans punted on fourth down, and the Texans hit a game-winning field goal on their next offensive series.
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Levis became Tennessee’s starting QB in Week 8 after Tannehill went down with a high ankle sprain and stayed in the lineup even after Tannehill recovered.
The Kentucky product entered Week 15 having completed 58.3% of his passes for 593 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions while leading the Titans to a 3-4 record. Levis went 17 of 26 for 199 yards and a pick on Sunday.
Fantasy Fallout From Levis’ Injury
A shift back to Tannehill would cap the upside of the two players on Tennessee’s roster that matter for fantasy, but both would remain viable low-end fantasy starters.
DeAndre Hopkins figures to keep getting peppered peppered with targets. While that creates something of a floor for a player of his talent, Hopkins’ ceiling is underwhelming, given Tannehill’s shortcomings and conservative nature.
As for Derrick Henry, his value revolves around scoring touchdowns these days. With Tannehill under center, the offense offers less chain-moving upside. Henry’s volume keeps him in the low-end RB2 conversation, but make no mistake — this isn’t the fantasy star you thought you were getting when you drafted him back in August.
— PFN Fantasy Analyst Kyle Soppe