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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a left knee sprain during Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Titans coach Mike Mularkey said the diagnosis is good news. It could have been worse after Mariota's knee got caught awkwardly while he was sliding into a Cardinals defender. Mariota is expected to at least be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice in Arizona, and he's on track to play next Sunday at San Francisco. The Titans also received good news about left tackle Taylor Lewan, who had a MRI on Monday that revealed back spasms, which will not lead to surgery or a long-term issue, Mularkey said. Lewan is also expected to practice on a limited basis Wednesday and play Sunday. Mariota suffered his injury on the Titans' second offensive drive before being checked by trainers on the sideline. He did not miss a snap and finished the game. Mularkey said the knee injury played a role in Mariota's poor performance. "It limited us in our game plan more than you can imagine. I know it was on his mind," Mularkey said. "He missed some throws he usually doesn't miss." Mariota was 16-for-31 for 159 yards with two interceptions against the Cardinals. He ran twice for 11 yards. The location of the injury is notable because Mariota still wears a brace on his left knee from a sprained MCL he suffered during his rookie season. Mularkey is hopeful this current injury won't affect Mariota's mobility moving forward.
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