Coach Mike Vrabel on Monday eased concerns over Marcus Mariota's setback, calling the elbow issue "a stinger," per Jim Wyatt of the team's official website.

Related players: Blaine Gabbert

Vrabel expressed hope that Mariota would be able to suit up for Tennessee's critical showdown with the Texans next Monday night, but noted the veteran passer might seek a second opinion. Those counting on Mariota this week may need a backup plan with the game being on Monday night.

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota left the Sunday’s game vs. the Colts with an elbow injury.

Mariota was injured late in the first half when he was sacked, and he was replaced by back-up quarterback Blaine Gabbert.

Gabbert started the second half for the Titans, while Mariota watched from the sideline. The Titans announced Mariota's return as questionable. The story said it's the same injury that forced Mariota to miss time earlier this season.

Vrabel: Still throws Marcus Mariota can't make, and Titans will work around it.

Related players: Blaine Gabbert

Vrabel added he hopes the whole package can come back this week for the Titans and they can open up their playbook. It seems, based on this, we can at least conclude Mariota should be out there for Week 4 with Gabbert suffering from a concussion. The Titans will play the Eagles, however, in what will be a tough matchup.

The Tennessee Titans didn't feel comfortable with Marcus Mariota starting at quarterback against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, but Mariota came on in the first quarter after starter Blaine Gabbert was sacked and left the game.

Gabbert was taken into the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion.

Wide receiver Darius Jennings is the emergency option after Mariota. Jennings is equipped with one of the three green dot helmets the Titans were issued for their signal-callers.