PHOTO GALLERY: Best Photos From Titans' Preseason Game Against Patriots
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans played their one and only preseason home football game at Nissan Stadium on Friday, against the New England Patriots on a hot and steamy night where the game-time temperature was 92 degrees with a heat index of 102.
Veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill started for the Titans, but he just handed off three times and didn't throw any passes in his one series. Second-year quarterback Malik Willis played the rest of the game. Rookie quarterback Will Levis sat out his second straight game with an apparent thigh injury.
Running back Julius Chestnut had another big day for the Titans. He scored their first touchdown, making a 12-yard reception on a nice pass in the left flat from Willis.
Willis threw another touchdown pass later, leading the Titans to a 23-7 victory.
Here are the best photos from the game:
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Ryan Tannehill
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs on to the field to play the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Mike Vrabel
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel heads to the field to play the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Colton Dowell
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Colton Dowell (14) catches a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Andre Dillard
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Andre Dillard (71) recovers a fumble during the first half against the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Julius Chestnut
Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) scores a touchdown past New England Patriots linebacker Diego Fagot (42) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium.
Julius Chestnut
Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) celebrates a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium.
Malik Willis
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium.
Michael Badgley
Tennessee Titans kicker Michael Badgley (6) kicks a field goal against the New England Patriots.
Ryan Tannehill
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) calls out a play to his team as they face the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Malik Willis
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) looks for a receiver during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Julius Chestnut
Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) runs for a first down against the New England Patriots.
Colton Dowell
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Colton Dowell (14) picks up a first down as he is tackled during the Titans Preseason matchup with the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium.
Ryan Tannehill and Davon Godchaux
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) hugs New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (92) after the game at Nissan Stadium.
Malik Willis and Johnny Lumpkin
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) laughs with New England Patriots tight end Johnny Lumpkin (83) after the game at Nissan Stadium.
DeAndre Hopkins and Ezekiel Elliott
New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) talks with Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) after a Titans win at Nissan Stadium.