Titans' Mason Rudolph starting for an injured Will Levis is an opportunity for Buffalo to pounce
The Tennessee Titans haven't had a good start to the season, and the quarterback position has been a huge topic of conversation. Second-year quarterback Will Levis apparently won't be healthy enough to go as the Titans travel to Buffalo for an AFC matchup.The only win that the Titans have on their resume this season was […]
The Tennessee Titans haven't had a good start to the season, and the quarterback position has been a huge topic of conversation. Second-year quarterback Will Levis apparently won't be healthy enough to go as the Titans travel to Buffalo for an AFC matchup.
The only win that the Titans have on their resume this season was Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, a game that saw Levis leave the game with an injured shoulder after only four pass attempts.
Mason Rudolph will start against Buffalo, according to a source.
Rudolph wasn't exactly a revelation at quarterback in that matchup, completing only nine of 17 pass attempts for 85 passing yards. Things are in a full-on tailspin for the Tennessee Titans, and a rotating quarterback position doesn't help bring stability. For the Buffalo Bills, it's a great opportunity to capitalize on a struggling opponent.
In his career, Rudolph has a 63.2% completion percentage, and has thrown 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Rudolph offers very little in the way of athleticism and mobility, something that the Bills would be forced to account for with Levis under center. Instead, this defensive front can afford to play more aggressively and seek to put pressure on the quarterback.
Rudolph is a tough nut to crack, though. For his warts, Rudolph keeps his eyes downfield and has never shied away from delivering a pass with pressure baring down.
The Titans offense has been well below average in plenty of statistics this season, including ranking 22nd in points per game (19.2), 31st in yards per game (253.2), 30th in third down conversion percentage (29.31%), and 20th in touchdowns per game (2.0).
Buffalo's defense should play fast and play aggressive against Tennessee's backup. Time to capitalize on an opportunity.
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