Titans QB Ryan Tannehill out, rookie Malik Willis to start

Rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his first NFL start for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

The team ruled out Ryan Tannehill for the Week 8 game at Houston after he missed Saturday's walkthrough practice with an illness. He is also dealing with a right ankle sprain.

Willis, a third-round pick out of Liberty, got all the starter's reps in practice this week as the Titans (4-2) prepared for the Texans (1-4-1).

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