Will Levis is entering a “Franchise QB Moment” Versus the Colts

Since taking over for Ryan Tannehill in Week Eight, rookie QB Will Levis has shown glimpses of greatness and has energized the Titans' fanbase. Levis's craftiness and arm talent have wowed fans in Nashville, and many are already proclaiming that the former Kentuck Wildcat is Tennessee's future franchise QB. Levis will have an opportunity to prove those people right on Sunday when the 4-7 Titans take on the surging Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium...

Will Levis has shown promise in his first five starts as Titans' QB, but it hasn't been all sunshine and butterflies. Levis has had to operate behind one of the worst O-lines in recent memory, resulting in some ugly showings for Levis and Tennessee's offense. Accusing Levis of the Titans' offensive blunders would be silly, but let's not act like the 24-year-old has been perfect. With this being said, Levis has the ability to shift this narrative if he comes out and leads the Titans to a pivotal victory over their hated division rivals.

One way a QB in the NFL can establish himself as the franchise guy is by defeating rivals. The Titans hate the Colts, and the Colts despise the Titans. Will Levis has a franchise QB moment in front of him on Sunday. These are the types of games where you see what your QB is made of. If Levis can overcome his terrible O-line and lackluster WR core and keep the Titans' playoff hopes while beating the Colts, there will be much more franchise QB talk surrounding his name in the near future...

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