NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Zach Mettenberger is going to throw deep on Sunday as Marcus Mariota’s injury replacement.
It’s what Mettenberger does best.
He’ll stand in and he’ll take a shot and he’ll launch the ball with a plus-caliber arm.
The question is if he can endure a pounding that could come if the Titans pass protection continues to struggle.
The Titans have given up 20 sacks in five games, and Mariota has taken a lot of hits beyond that.
Mettenberger is less mobile than Mariota, so he can be an easier target for the Falcons pass rushers.