On a weekend dominated by record-breaking quarterbacks, the Titans are still wondering when they’ll get their broken one back.
After watching backup Charlie Whitehurst lead the Titans to another come-from-ahead loss, they’re hoping to get starter Jake Locker back from his thumb sprain in time to play next week against the Texans.
Locker practiced early last week, but was then limited, and he didn’t play yesterday.
“I would expect him being able to go next week,’' Whisenhunt said, via Jim Wyatt of the Tennesseean. “But until we get out there and practice, I don’t know that for sure.”
Locker practiced Wednesday, but was then limited the rest of the week with soreness in his throwing hand.
“Obviously you worry about him turning the ball over and putting one on the ground if you miss a snap or do something with ball handling,’' Whisenhunt said of the decision to park him. “That’s ultimately what made the decision.”
Clipboard Jesus actually hasn’t been terrible in relief. He threw an interception (which was his first since 2011), and had a 91.8 passer rating. But just like the disastrous collapse against the Browns, the Titans offense flat-lined late, allowing a comeback for the opponents.
