Titans Starters, QB Will Levis Look Sharp in Preseason Win Over Saints
Levis ended up playing two drives, and he completed 7-of-8 passes for 118 yards, and a passer rating of 118.8.
The Titans' first-team offense kicked off their final preseason tune-up with an impressive performance, showcasing their ability to move the ball down the field with ease. Quarterback Will Levis led the charge, orchestrating two consecutive scoring drives, including a touchdown on the opening possession.
Levis completed 4-of-4 passes for 65 yards on the first drive, guiding the team 84 yards on nine plays. The drive culminated in a one-yard touchdown run by running back Tony Pollard. On the next possession, Levis and the offense marched 57 yards on nine plays, ending with a 39-yard field goal by Nick Folk.
Levis finished his two-drive outing with a completion rate of 7-of-8 for 118 yards and a passer rating of 118.8. He spread the ball around, completing two passes each to Calvin Ridley, Nick Vannett, and Tony Pollard.
"It was good," said Levis. "We did what we wanted to out here, to get us amped up and ready for Week One. We were clean with our operation, from top to bottom. I'm proud of how the guys went out there and played."
The Titans' defense, despite fielding a lineup without several starters, held their own early on, forcing the Saints to punt on their first two offensive possessions.
After Levis' departure in the second quarter, Mason Rudolph took over and guided the Titans on a 16-play, 67-yard drive, capped off by a 26-yard field goal from Brayden Narveson, extending the Titans' lead to 13-7.
The Saints managed to tie the game at 13-13 in the third quarter, but the Titans responded with another field goal from Narveson to regain the lead.
Malik Willis entered the game late in the third quarter and immediately made an impact, connecting with Bryce Oliver on a 34-yard touchdown pass to give the Titans a 23-20 advantage.
The Saints regained the lead, but Willis and the Titans showed resilience, scoring another touchdown on a Willis-to-Oliver pass, this time from five yards out, to reclaim the lead 30-27 with just over a minute remaining.
The Titans' defense held strong, securing the 30-27 victory. Willis finished the game with a completion rate of 3-of-4 for 51 yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 156.2.
"I think it was awesome to win," said Willis. "Everybody all around – offense, defense, special teams – did everything they could to pull this one out. It was awesome to finish the way that we did."
With the preseason concluded, the Titans are scheduled to return to Nashville on Sunday night and must reduce their roster to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon.
Levis completed 4-of-4 passes for 65 yards on the first drive, guiding the team 84 yards on nine plays. The drive culminated in a one-yard touchdown run by running back Tony Pollard. On the next possession, Levis and the offense marched 57 yards on nine plays, ending with a 39-yard field goal by Nick Folk.
Levis finished his two-drive outing with a completion rate of 7-of-8 for 118 yards and a passer rating of 118.8. He spread the ball around, completing two passes each to Calvin Ridley, Nick Vannett, and Tony Pollard.
"It was good," said Levis. "We did what we wanted to out here, to get us amped up and ready for Week One. We were clean with our operation, from top to bottom. I'm proud of how the guys went out there and played."
The Titans' defense, despite fielding a lineup without several starters, held their own early on, forcing the Saints to punt on their first two offensive possessions.
After Levis' departure in the second quarter, Mason Rudolph took over and guided the Titans on a 16-play, 67-yard drive, capped off by a 26-yard field goal from Brayden Narveson, extending the Titans' lead to 13-7.
The Saints managed to tie the game at 13-13 in the third quarter, but the Titans responded with another field goal from Narveson to regain the lead.
Malik Willis entered the game late in the third quarter and immediately made an impact, connecting with Bryce Oliver on a 34-yard touchdown pass to give the Titans a 23-20 advantage.
The Saints regained the lead, but Willis and the Titans showed resilience, scoring another touchdown on a Willis-to-Oliver pass, this time from five yards out, to reclaim the lead 30-27 with just over a minute remaining.
The Titans' defense held strong, securing the 30-27 victory. Willis finished the game with a completion rate of 3-of-4 for 51 yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 156.2.
"I think it was awesome to win," said Willis. "Everybody all around – offense, defense, special teams – did everything they could to pull this one out. It was awesome to finish the way that we did."
With the preseason concluded, the Titans are scheduled to return to Nashville on Sunday night and must reduce their roster to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon.