Updated 12/20/15, 6:20pm ET
It's believed that Mariota has an MCL injury in his right knee. He will have an MRI on Monday.
Updated 12/20/15, 2:42pm
According to a team announcement, Mariota has been ruled out for the day with a knee injury.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury in their game against the New England Patriots, which took him out of action on the field. He is listed as questionable to return.
Mariota suffered the injury on this play:
The #Patriots get a strip sack on #Titans QB Marcus Mariota, then recover the fumble in the end zone for the #touchdown!! #topplay #bigplay #nfl #nationalfootballleague #chatsports #behindthegame #newenglandpatriots #td #pats #sports #instasports #football
Posted by Chat Sports on Sunday, December 20, 2015
Mariota was 3/6 passing for 32 yards before suffering the injury. Backup Zach Mettenberger has sinced replaced him.
If Mariota has to miss an extended period of time, Mettenberger is capable of stepping in for the Titans. He started two games earlier in the season against the Falcons and Texans, along with six starts last season.
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