Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis thinks he avoided serious injury after being awkwardly dragged to the turf during Tennessee's 19-16 overtime loss against the Houston Texans on Sunday.

''It could've been a lot worse,'' Levis said. ''It was definitely scarier in the moment than it was, but we will see what the trainers say. But feel all right.''

Related players: Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis

As the story said, the key will be how Levis feels Monday when all the adrenaline wears off, especially with the Titans eliminated from playoff contention for a second straight season. Levis was knocked from the game on Houston's seventh and final sack with 1:49 left in overtime.

Mike Vrabel said Will Levis is Titans starting QB.

Related players: Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis

Vrabel said he wants Tannehill to also prepare as a starter but in the end he'll serve as the backup. Vrabel went on to say via McCormick's post, "that's where the Titans are at right now," and that, "There is clearly something there with Levis and we want to prepare him and win with him." Willis threw four TDs in his first game but also played OK in a loss to the Steelers last Thursday on a short week.

Titans quarterback Will Levis is expected to start Thursday night vs. the Steelers, per source.

Report: Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis

Levis threw four TDs in his debut in Week 8. One may be thinking the Titans are telling Tannehill to take his time coming back, but the reality is the Titans play on a short week against the Steelers on Thursday night. Fowler included in his post that Tannehill is still recovering from a high ankle sprain, and likely needs more time.

Titans ruled out QB Ryan Tannehill for Sunday’s game vs the Falcons. Will Levis and Malik Willis will replace him.

Getting a peak at Levis makes a ton of sense, as Malik Willis hasn't looked incredible when given the opportunity to run the offense. Neither option should be started this week, but with a good showing, Levis could be more on our radar if Tannehill misses extended time.

The Titans are preparing QB Will Levis to start, as coach Mike Vrabel says both QBs are likely to play assuming Ryan Tannehill can't go.

Related Players: Malik Willis

Getting a peak at Levis makes a ton of sense, as Malik Willis hasn't looked incredible when given the opportunity to run the offense. Neither option should be started this week, but with a good showing, Levis could be more on our radar if Tannehill misses extended time.

Titans’ HC Mike Vrabel told reporters that he expects both QBs, Malik Willis and Will Levis, to play against the Falcons if Ryan Tannehill doesn’t.

For what it's worth, Tannehill is not practicing Tuesday due to an ankle injury. One can perhaps assume Levis has a chance to take on a bulk of the snaps with Willis coming in as a change of pace or even in the red zone, similar to a Taysom Hill-type role. But for now, the news leaves just about anything as a possibility. Outside of deeper leagues, superflex leagues and deep dynasty leagues, it's probably a situation to stay away from it at all possible, at least until we get a better idea of how the situation could play out.

Unlike last year when Titans QB Ryan Tannehill suffered a similar ankle injury, I’m told Tannehill will NOT require surgery this time around. He’s currently in a cast diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, and there’s no definitive timeline for recovery… but “overall good news.”

Related players: Malik Willis, Will Levis

With no timeline mentioned, it's a bit hard to imagine Tannehill plays in Week 7. It's assumed Willis would get the start over Levis, but that's something to monitor over the next couple of days. The Titans have a bye in Week 8, so the hope is maybe Tannehill is able to return for Week 9.

Titans coach Mike Vrabel tells reporters that QB Ryan Tannehill’s ankle injury is similar to last year.

Related players: Malik Willis, Will Levis

Tannehill's injury to his ankle in Week 15 ended his season. The Titans have a bye in Week 7 and they’ll make a decision on his availability after the bye, the post went on to say. The post added there is no word yet on if it’ll be Willis or Levis if Tannehill can't go.

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis is just following directions at this point.

Levis was at Titans training camp practice Tuesday out of uniform, mostly relegated to charting plays and supporting fellow quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis on a team scrimmage day. Willis did go through stretching routines with his teammates and threw a few passes during special teams periods but was otherwise unavailable as he continues to recover from the lower body injury he sustained last Thursday that also kept him out of Saturday's preseason game vs. the Minnesota Vikings.

"I just had something happen in a practice that just came up," Levis said. "I went to the medical staff and I’m just following their directions in the best way to attack it and get better. It’s nothing too serious but I’m just going to make sure I take the right steps to get back to the road to recovery."

Levis is in a battle to be the QB2 on the Titans, but this injury certainly isn't helping his chances. Reports out of Tennessee indicated Willis was outplaying Levis even before his injury.

One camp surprise: Malik Willis has a good chance to beat out Will Levis for the Titans backup job.

Related players: Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill and his owners may be the happiest people to hear this news. Someone had to win the QB2 job. Willis was pretty unimpressive in his time as a starter last season and Levis fell down the draft board back in April leading many to speculate he may struggle early on.