Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck will start the first preseason game versus the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, reports Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. Further tweets by Wyatt reveal that Hasselbeck will only play about 10 to 15 plays and be replaced by Jake Locker, who will play until halftime.
Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck To Start Preseason Opener: Fantasy Implications
Matt Hasselbeck will be starting the Titans’ first preseason game. We break down the fantasy implications.
Analysis: This hardly means the QB competition is settled. If anything, it’s probably more of a token gesture to Hasselbeck, who will be playing his first game back in Seattle after spending 10 seasons with the Seahawks, where he led the team to five division titles and a Super Bowl appearance. As for Locker, the Titans’ coaching staff will be looking for more game management skills from him. This is one of the more intriguing QB competitions in the league and it’s far from over.
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