MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mason Rudolph was happy to help lead the Tennessee Titans to their first win of the season on Monday, even though he felt like he didn’t have to do much.
Nick Folk helped him with five field goals, and Rudolph led seven scoring drives after starter Will Levis left with a shoulder injury in the 31-12 win.
“I didn’t do a whole lot, that’s for sure,” Rudolph said. “Tony (Pollard) and the O-line and Tyjae (Spears) just mauled them up front. Moved the ball, controlled the ball in the second half. We protected the ball there in the second half and got out with the win.”
Rudolph threw for 85 yards and completed 9 of 17 passes in relief of Levis, who attempted just four passes before injuring his right throwing shoulder on a scramble.
Brian Callahan, who got his first win as the Titans’ coach, said Levis tried to go back in but was in pain. Tennessee’s upcoming bye week factored into the decision to hold him out.