In a recent report from ESPN.com, it has been confirmed that the Tennessee Titans will be without their starting quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.

Following an injury to his right high ankle sprain in the Titans' Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in London, Tannehill's status has been closely monitored by Titans coach Mike Vrabel. Unfortunately, Tannehill was unable to practice leading up to the game, ultimately ruling him out for Thursday's matchup.

Tannehill's absence means that rookie quarterback Will Levis will make his second start in place of the injured veteran. Levis performed exceptionally well in his NFL debut last week against the Atlanta Falcons, completing 19 of his 29 pass attempts for 238 yards and four touchdowns. The young quarterback's impressive performance resulted in a 28-23 victory for the Titans.

Levis, who has been preparing for the rowdy environment of Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium, expressed his excitement for the challenge of facing the Steelers. He mentioned how he had circled this game as one of the important matchups of the season.

The Steelers' starting quarterback, Kenny Pickett, who sustained a ribs injury in their previous game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, confirmed that he would be playing against the Titans. Pickett acknowledged that his ribs injury may affect his throwing motion, emphasizing the importance of being cautious and smart in his approach leading up to the game.

While the Titans will be missing Tannehill's experience and leadership on the field, they can rely on Levis to step up and build upon his successful debut performance. Additionally, the status of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins remains uncertain as he is listed as questionable due to a toe injury and did not practice on Wednesday.

Thursday's game between the Titans and the Steelers promises to be an exciting matchup, with both teams fielding quarterbacks who have faced recent challenges. The Titans will look to Levis to guide them to another victory, while the Steelers will rely on Pickett's resilience despite the lingering ribs injury.

As the game draws near, football fans eagerly anticipate how these young quarterbacks will perform under pressure, in what is expected to be a captivating showdown between the Titans and the Steelers.