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Locker, Washington down on same play

Tennessee Titans' Locker fumbles the ball to New England Patriots during their NFL football game in Nashville

Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) fumbles the ball to the New England Patriots in the first half of their NFL football game in Nashville, Tennessee September 9, 2012. The Patriots scored on the play. REUTERS/Harrison McClary (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

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Titans coach Mike Munchak said quarterback Jake Locker will have the job until he’s injured.

And he’s injured.

Both Locker and receiver Nate Washington were hurt on the same play. Washington was hit high by Pats linebacker Jerod Mayo (no flag) as the ball came out following what was ruled in real-time as a catch. (The ruling of a reception was overturned via replay review.)

Then, Locker injured his left arm after tackling safety Patrick Chung, who recovered the fumble and made the return.

Washington left the field under his own power, and Locker is throwing the ball on the sidelines.

Though Mayo wasn’t flagged, it’ll be interesting to see if he’s fined. Washington was defenseless, and Mayo delivered a forearm to the head.