Certainly, the uncertainty surrounding the Titans' starting quarterback situation against the Atlanta Falcons has raised questions about how the Falcons are preparing for the game. With Ryan Tannehill sidelined due to an ankle injury, the Titans are left with limited options, primarily Will Levis and Malik Willis. However, both of these young quarterbacks lack significant NFL experience.
Levis, as a rookie, has had limited opportunities to showcase his abilities, often serving as a backup behind a franchise quarterback. Willis, on the other hand, had a less-than-impressive outing when he took the field against the Baltimore Ravens. In that game, he completed only 4 of 5 passes for 74 yards, was sacked four times, and had a QBR of just 22.5. This limited track record for the potential Titans' quarterbacks has led the Falcons to thoroughly scout the entire quarterback room of their upcoming opponents. Atlanta Falcons play-by-play announcer Wes Durham joined The Steakhouse where Steak and Sandra asked about how the Falcons are preparing for the unknown.
The game plan for the Titans, given the quarterback uncertainty, might lean heavily on their star running back, Derrick Henry. Utilizing Henry's exceptional rushing abilities could help protect Levis and/or Willis from making critical mistakes. However, the Falcons' defense is well-prepared to counter this strategy, as they rank eighth in the league in rushing defense and have allowed just one rushing touchdown thus far this season. Furthermore, the Falcons possess a top-ten secondary, allowing an average of only 190.1 passing yards per game. This strength in pass defense could present challenges for the Titans and considering the quarterback situation, DeAndre Hopkins, who is one of the Titans' key receiving threats, may noy be as impactful.
The outcome of this matchup will largely depend on how effectively the Falcons' defense can contain the Titans' offensive weapons and how the Falcons' own offense capitalizes on any opportunities presented by the Titans' defense.