Jake Locker replaced Zach Mettenberger at quarterback after Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt landed on the shoulder of the Tennessee Titans rookie. Locker threw an interception on his first pass attempt.
Jake Locker replaces injured Zach Mettenberger, throws pick
Jake Locker is back at quarterback for the Titans after Zach Mettenberger went out with an apparent shoulder injury.
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Mettenberger went to the locker room after getting hurt. There is no word yet on his status for the rest of Sunday’s game.
Mettenberger went 13-or-19 passing for 184 yards, one touchdown and one interception before leaving. The numbers only look okay at a glance, but it was a pretty good day given the pressure he faced. Mettenberger took just one sack, but the Texans were successful getting past the Titans’ offensive line several times during the day.
Mettenberger took over as the Titans’ starter in October, coincidentally making his first career start against the Texans on Oct. 26. Since, he has played reasonably well. Heading into Sunday’s game, Mettenberger had been posting an 86.7 quarterback rating, and now has eight touchdown passes to six interceptions.
Locker struggled before getting hurt during a loss to the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 5, going 65-for-112 passing for 764 yards and four touchdowns to four interceptions before Sunday. He had a 75.9 quarterback rating through four games played.
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