QB Mariota expected to play in Titans preseason opener

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 18:  Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans rolls out on a pass play against the…

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans rolls out on a pass play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half on December 18, 2016 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

  • According to titansonline.com, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota will play versus the Jets in Saturday’s preseason opener. The site also says it is unlikely Mariota will play many snaps. Playing any snaps is sign of good health, as Mariota has been recovering from a broken fibula he suffered at the end of the 2016 season.
  • Mariota will look to build on a decent start to his career. In 2016, he earned a grade of 74.9 overall, which ranked 24th out of 34 qualifying quarterbacks.
  • When Mariota got the ball out quickly in 2016 he was at his best. When in the pocket for 2.5 seconds or less Mariota ranked seventh among qualifying quarterbacks in passer rating with a rating of 103.6. When in the pocket for 2.6 seconds or more his rank dropped to 16th and his rating dropped to 85.7.

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