Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis ended the 2024 preseason nearly flawless—and his performance was a major highlight ahead of the regular season. Let’s dive into how he did it, what it means, and where things stand now in June 2025.
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🔥 Preseason Clutch: Nearly Perfect Performance
Game Recap vs. Saints (Aug 25, 2024): Levis started strong, going 7 of 8 completions for 118 yards, helping engineer two scoring drives (a first‐drive TD and a field goal) that established a 10–0 lead in the second quarter .
Passer Rating: His efficiency? A stunning 118.8 passer rating over limited snaps .
Preseason Totals: Across two games Levis finished 11/13 passing for 153 yards, with no interceptions and a rushing score .
Analysts praised not just the stats, but how he played. Kevin Patra of NFL.com noted Levis showed “quick decision‑making and good accuracy… big‑play potential combined with smart ball placement” .
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📈 What the Titans Are Seeing
Momentum with First‑Team Unit: Coach Brian Callahan opted to start Levis and the 1s to build confidence. Though preseason records don’t predict stats, the unit gelled well, finishing 3–0 .
Sound Supporting Cast: Levis benefited from weapons like Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, Nick Vannett, Tony Pollard, and emerging tight end David Martin‑Robinson, and an improved O‑line anchored by first-rounders .
Coaching Confidence: As Callahan said, “It shows we’ve got a chance to be competitive.”
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🚧 The Big Picture: Regular Season & Offseason Development
2024 Season Recap
Struggles: Despite flashes, Levis stumbled during the regular season, finishing 2–10 as a starter, with 2,091 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions .
Team Outcome: The Titans finished 3–14, missing the playoffs and earning the 2025 NFL Draft’s #1 overall pick .
2025 Offseason Developments
Quarterback Competition: After selecting Cam Ward with the first pick in April, the Titans entered OTAs with both Ward and Levis sharing reps .
Levis’s Response: Honest to a fault, he admitted “it sucks” to be in limbo, but emphasized growth and support for teammates .
Coaching Stance: Callahan stressed it’s too early to pick a starter: the phase 2 focus is still development rather than competition .
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✅ What That Preseason Means Going Forward
1. Snapshot of Skill, Not Guarantee: A 7‑of‑8 hot streak isn’t a full portrait—regular season success hinges on consistency over extended drives, facing top-tier defenses, handling pressure, and making in‑game adjustments.
2. Foundation to Build On: That postseason display showed what Levis can do: accuracy, poise in two‐minute drills, and quick reads. But he has to translate it to full-game scenarios.
3. Ward Shake-Up: With Cam Ward in the mix, Levis needs to reinforce his value—whether in room leadership, film performance, or preseason 2025.
4. Offense is Weaponized: Levis now has better tools—Ridley, Boyd, Pollard, an upgraded line—to grow confidence and execution. Still, he’ll need to minimize turnovers.
5. Coaching Watch: Brian Callahan has praised Levis’s development but emphasized that nothing is decided yet. OTAs and training camp 2025 will be pivotal for both QBs.
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🧩 Keystone Summary
Will Levis’s preseason finale was elite: 7/8, 118 yards, two-point drives, zero mistakes—an efficient, big-look glimpse of his ceiling . It didn’t guarantee him the job, but it set a high bar for the competition with Cam Ward.
Fast forward to now—June 2025—Levis finds himself challenged but still very much in the mix. OTAs show shared reps; the coaching staff wants clarity but isn’t rushing judgment.
For Titans fans, Levis remains a key piece—his preseason showed the potential, but the regular season will determine if he can convert that into sustained success and earn his spot amidst a quarterback shake‑up.
