Will Levis had a standout debut for the Titans in Week 8. Replacing the injured Ryan Tannehill, the rookie threw four touchdown passes in a 28–23 win over the Falcons.
Helping lift Levis’s dazzling performance was receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who caught three scoring passes. Overall, the Kentucky product completed 19-of-29 passes for 238 yards while hitting six different receivers for completions.
CBS cameras found Levis’s family and friends in the stands at Nissan Stadium, who were in a celebratory mood. Check out the group hugs and high-fives:
Will Levis' family and friends are loving it 🙌
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Levis got to celebrate with his loved ones in the stands after the game ended, a punctuation mark on a great day for him.
What a moment. 🥹❤️
Will Levis ran over to celebrate with his family after winning in his first NFL start!
(via @Titans)pic.twitter.com/q863rhbfkV
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 29, 2023
Fans loved seeing those closest to Levis enjoy his memorable NFL debut.
Great to see Will Levis getting so much support from loved ones! It's wonderful to witness the impact of family and friends during these exciting moments. Keep cheering, everyone!
— Pampa.cro (@Pampadalampa) October 29, 2023
That’s amazing. Nothing like seeing your kid shine on the big stage!
— JimmyCash (@JimmyCash_DPL) October 29, 2023
Can’t believe what I’m witnessing Levis shocking me rn 🔥
— TR3Y 🩸💜 (@ChefBoyartee34) October 29, 2023
Levis’s breakout effort led plenty of Titans fans to predict that he’ll be Tennessee’s starting quarterback from here on out, even when Tannehill recovers from his injury.
They deserve to. He’s their new starter
— eruj (@erujabidi) October 29, 2023
This is QB1 in Tennessee
— Charles Chinwe (@charleschinwe83) October 29, 2023
The Titans should probably let him start the rest of the year
— Chandler Enfinger (@ChandlerEnfing1) October 29, 2023
We will never see Ryan Tannehill again
— christian (@Christianhamm_) October 29, 2023
Levis sure looks like he earned another start with his performance. A national TV audience may get a look at the rookie in Week 9. Up next for the Titans is a Thursday night matchup with the Steelers.