NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans plan to start veteran Josh Dobbs at quarterback, changing course Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Dobbs signed with the Titans from Detroit’s practice squad on Dec. 21, three days after Ryan Tannehill seriously reinjured his right ankle leaving him highly unlikely to play again this season.

Dobbs served as Malik Willis’ backup in Sunday’s 19-14 loss to the Houston Texans when Willis posted a 34.5 passer rating and ran for 43 yards with a touchdown.

Originally a fourth-round pick out of Tennessee in 2017, he played in six games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, five in 2018 and one in 2020. He’s also been with the Jaguars and the Browns.

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Week 17 for the Titans means nothing in terms of the AFC South division.

That will be determined in Jacksonville in Week 18.

But this game doesn’t need to be forgotten or dismissed by the Titans.

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The offense and defense for the Titans have no rhythm. Going into Week 18 riding a six-game losing streak and poor play on both sides of the ball is not a recipe for success a week later versus the Jaguars when their playoff hopes are on the line.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis got the third start of his NFL career on Saturday against the Texans and failed to reach 100 passing yards for the third straight outing. Tennessee has posted scoring totals of 17, 17, and 14 in those three games.

Obviously, not all the blame for those struggles should be placed at the feet of the young passer. It’s not like Ryan Tannehill has been lighting things up on the scoreboard this year when he’s been behind center in 2022. Lack of receiver and offensive line talent remain central issues, as does an offensive coordinator that fails to put his players in positions to succeed. (Photo courtesy Tennessee Titans.)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Stop it with any talk of Mike Vrabel being on the hot seat.

He’s a great coach having a bad season, and that’s not close to enough of a reason for Amy Adams Strunk even to consider for a second moving on from the best coach the franchise has had during its Tennessee tenure.

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The roster’s an issue, and the GM who pieced it together has been gone for three weeks now. You’re upset by this nosedive and I get it. But circle that frustration back to where it belongs first and foremost, to the roster.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- I hope you had an excellent Christmas and are doing all you can to stretch it out for as long as possible.

We delayed the post-game broadcast Saturday night so as to not interrupt Christmas Eve and went live at the half of Chargers-Colts Monday Night to unravel the Titans' fifth loss in a row, Saturday's debacle against the league-worst Texans.

It's really difficult to get a grip on just how bad the team is playing right now. And while injuries are the primary culprit, they aren't forcing everything. Example: The recent burst of Derrick Henry fumbles including the second-half giveaway that compounded the Titans' issues in the coldest home game in franchise history.

So you came, you chatted, you vented and we discuss what unfolded against the Texans, all the Titans' problems and where they go from here.You can rewatch on Twitter, Facebook and below, 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s awfully meaningful for meaningless.

Yes, Thursday night’s Titans’ game against the Cowboys at Nissan Stadium doesn’t have a bearing on whether Tennessee will win the AFC South and qualify for the playoffs.

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But this team can’t just wave a white flag against Dallas, accept a sixth consecutive defeat in the name of getting healthier and think it’s going to find all that’s been missing on the division championship game at Jacksonville on Jan. 7 or 8.

“I would say from my perspective, we need to win this week,” Kevin Byard said. “Obviously, with all the playoff implications and things like that, that may not be true. But I can guarantee you that me – and I will make sure

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans are a shell of a team at this point in the season.

Five weeks ago, they were 7-3 and easily on their way to an AFC South championship.

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Even though the hope for a playoff run was limited they were going to make the playoffs and be a division winner.

Now, the Titans are on a five-game losing streak.

Fate has them going into Week 18 of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars needing to win to be in the playoffs.

The Week 16 game between the Titans and Texans was a tough one to watch.