Will Levis faces fan criticism for decision-making in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
During the Titans' preseason matchup against the Seahawks on August 23, Will Levis faced backlash for opting to run on a 4th-and-2 rather than passing to an open teammate. Trailing 16-12 with time running down, Levis jumped over a defender for the first down, but many criticized him for not throwing the ball. This performance left some spectators questioning his decision-making skills as he continues to compete for a place on the team’s quarterback depth chart, currently listed behind Cam Ward and Mitch Trubisky.
- •Titans vs. Seahawks preseason game took place on August 23, 2026.
- •Levis's decision to run for a first down led to widespread criticism.
- •He was previously selected 33rd overall by the Titans in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- •Levis is currently third on the Titans' quarterback depth chart.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Maybe Just Throw the Ball’ — NFL Fans Rip Will Levis After Titans QB Goes Airborne on 4th Down vs. Seahawks
"Three years ago, the Tennessee Titans traded up to select Will Levis with the 33rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. When he landed with the Titans, Levis was placed third on the QB depth chart behind Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis.
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