Marcus Mariota Will Not Play Versus Texans On Sunday; Zach Mettenberger To Start

This would likely qualify as bigger news had the Houston Texans not shown themselves completely capable of getting destroyed by a sick, elderly backup quarterback at home a little more than three weeks ago.

.@Titans QB Marcus Mariota out vs Texans

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) October 30, 2015

Naturally, Bill O'Brien's not letting his guard down.

Bill O'Brien on Zach Mettenberger: 'Big arm, will be a big challenge for us.'

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 30, 2015

Smart, seeing as how the Texans' defense has looked objectively horrible against everyone not named Blake Bortles thus far this season.

Does the fact that Zach Mettenberger (and his willingness to fight to the death) will be under center for the Titans on Sunday make you more confident in the Texans pulling out their third win of 2015?

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