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Mariota out for 2nd game, Mettenberger to start vs Texans

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo, injured Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota watches the scoreboard in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Nashville, Tenn. Mariota has been able to practice in a limited fashion the past two days, and Tennessee officials hope he can do more Friday. The rookie's sprained left knee will need to be healthy to play Sunday against Houston and J.J. Watt. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File) FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo, injured Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota watches the scoreboard in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Nashville, Tenn. Mariota has been able to practice in a limited fashion the past two days, and Tennessee officials hope he can do more Friday. The rookie's sprained left knee will need to be healthy to play Sunday against Houston and J.J. Watt. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)

By Associated Press October 30, 2015 1 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota will miss his second straight game, with the Titans ruling him out against the Houston Texans. Zach Mettenberger will start in his place again.

Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt said Friday that Mariota made progress this week. The rookie practiced in a limited fashion each day, but Whisenhunt says Mariota isn’t ready yet after spraining his left knee on Oct. 18.

Mettenberger threw for 187 yards and a touchdown last week in a 10-7 loss to Atlanta. The second-year quarterback is 0-7 as a starter.

The Titans also ruled out cornerback Perrish Cox (hamstring) and wide receiver Harry Douglas (ribs) for a second straight game.

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