What Titans said about Week 17 loss to Texans

The Tennessee Titans lost their eighth-straight divisional matchup dating back to last season after dropping their Week 17 contest against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, 26-3.

The Titans were only down 3-0 going into the second quarter but the wheels came off after that, with the Texans dropping 17 points in the frame that was more than enough to win this game.

Making matters worse for Tennessee, rookie quarterback Will Levis suffered a foot injury in the second quarter that ended his day early. Ryan Tannehill replaced him but wasn’t able to get the offense going.

“I don’t think it’s anything that’s going to be too, too serious,” head coach Mike Vrabel said of Levis’ injury, per Jim Wyatt. “Couldn’t finish the game, so we’ll see where things are tomorrow.”

Vrabel also noted that Levis’ injury is not related to the ankle issue he was battling in recent weeks. The rookie signal-caller did not speak to the media after the game.

Now, a look at what else the Titans had to say about Week 17.

HC Mike Vrabel

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#Titans HC Mike Vrabel on @will_levis – different injury, doesn’t think it’s serious. pic.twitter.com/yXwUA6GNtp

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 31, 2023

Mike Vrabel on the #Titans LT situation: It’s very limiting pic.twitter.com/utm41yodkk

— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) December 31, 2023

Mike Vrabel on continued bad injury luck. Focused on Colton Dowell. #Titans pic.twitter.com/YCCYH48Udg

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 31, 2023

#Titans HC Mike Vrabel: We have to be able to protect our quarterbacks

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 31, 2023

QB Ryan Tannehill

Ryan Tannehill said there were some plays he had no chance. #Titans pic.twitter.com/ZPCWBVVuJF

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 31, 2023

I feel like John Wick at the end of the movie. — Ryan Tannehill. #Titans

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 31, 2023

RB Derrick Henry

#Titans RB @KingHenry_2 in the locker room after Sunday’s loss. pic.twitter.com/55IpUyUOEL

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 31, 2023

WR DeAndre Hopkins

#Titans receiver @DeAndreHopkins after Sunday’s loss. pic.twitter.com/1oZYdIa0Y8

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 31, 2023

OLB Caleb Murphy

#Titans LB Caleb Murphy in the locker room on his roughing the punter penalty. pic.twitter.com/mn3Zb8rN1b

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 31, 2023