Will Malik Willis face the Cowboys as a backup?

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For their Week 17 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, the Tennessee Titans will be missing two of its quarterbacks.

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Due to a recent ankle injury, veteran starter Ryan Tannehill was already out of commission. Malik Willis, a rookie quarterback, is now anticipated to sit out the Dallas Cowboys game as well.

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According to a CBS Sports report, the club will start recently signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

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Given that Dobbs just a little over a week ago signed off the Detroit Lions practice squad, the decision is a bit unexpected.

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Willis was selected by the Titans in the third round of this year's draft. This season, the former Liberty University standout has already filled in for Tannehill to start a few games while he was hurt.

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Willis has a 1-2 record as a starter and hasn't yet convinced the team he's ready to assume the role of the permanent starter. He has thrown for 276 yards and three interceptions on 50.8% of his passes.

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Additionally, Willis was regarded as an experiment when he graduated from college and still has to grow as a passer. The youngster has outstanding collegiate running ability. Plus, he has rushed for 123 yards and a rushing score this season.

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Dobbs began playing in the NFL in 2017 and played for the Steelers during his first several seasons. Since then, he has largely worked as a journeyman backup for the Jaguars, Browns, and Lions. In 2020, he did re-join the Steelers.

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The Tennessee Titans' game against the Cowboys on Thursday will likely have little impact on their chances of making the playoffs this year.

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To still qualify for the playoffs, Tennessee can afford to lose its game on Thursday.

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