There’s a reason why there’s a saying “any given Sunday” — or Monday, in this case. The Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the most improbable upsets of the 2023 season, beating the Miami Dolphins, 28-27.
The Dolphins came into the weekend as 14-point favorites, they were the No. 1 seed in the AFC and undefeated at home. Meanwhile, the Titans came into the game a listless mess.
Unfortunately for Miami and fortunately for Tennessee, games aren’t played on paper.
This was undoubtedly the biggest win of rookie quarterback Will Levis’ young career. Despite having some early woes, he was phenomenal on Monday evening.
While many fans were secretly rooting for a loss to drop the Titans into the top five of next year’s draft, this team had other plans.
Tennessee isn’t ready to pack it in just yet, and all it took was one peek at how emotional Levis was after the game-winning touchdown to see how much this meant to him and his team.
FIRE US UP WILL!@budlight | #EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/z2gnEKGfvp
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 12, 2023
As you can imagine, fans and media members were absolutely shocked to watch the Titans pull off an upset of this magnitude. Scroll down below to take a look at some of the reactions following the Titans’ 28-27 victory.
Biggest win of Will Levis’ young career! #Titans
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels98) December 12, 2023
I’m just glad the rest of the country got to see what #Titans fans have been watching these last few weeks — Will Levis isn’t there just yet, but those flashes he has are unbelievable.
Get him more help and a full offseason to continue developing, and he’s going to be a stud ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/rwvi3yh5fD
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels98) December 12, 2023
Don't talk about draft position tonight.
That win means a great deal to that team and has meaning that will carry over. Great job by the #Titans fighting through their mistakes and finding a way against a good opponent to finally win on the road. A result reminiscent of Mike…
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 12, 2023
Will Levis, on road on the national stage, overcomes adversity to lead two TD drives in less than 3 minutes.
In case it wasn't already obvious, the #Titans have their quarterback.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) December 12, 2023
I know some #Titans fans want the best draft pick possible, and this may hurt them long-term, but this win feels significant for Tennessee.
You gotta finish and learn how to win, and what this says about Will Levis is more important than anything else.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) December 12, 2023
LFG!!!!!! I just woke my whole house up!!! #TitanUp #Titans pic.twitter.com/5ALNEZuLki
— Hayley (@haybay42) December 12, 2023
#Titans QB Will Levi’s says “I hope America likes what they saw tonight!”
This is great, Spears makes an appearance too… pic.twitter.com/fW4wvB301c
— Kayla Anderson ✨ (@KaylaAndersonTV) December 12, 2023
Will Levis is a psycho competitor in the best way pic.twitter.com/POwhVva8Ii
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) December 12, 2023
Levis picking up Spears and hugging him after carrying the team to a victory on Monday Night Football has me nearly in tears #Titans
— Tennessee Titans Logic (@TitansLogic) December 12, 2023
#Titans Win – Will Levis Defeats the Miami Dolphins #Titanup pic.twitter.com/ZfIrRTAfLk
— Tennessee Titans Logic (@TitansLogic) December 12, 2023
I love Will Levis #Titans pic.twitter.com/GbaeTXxmE5
— Tennessee Titans Logic (@TitansLogic) December 12, 2023
Will Levis my boy!!! #Titans pic.twitter.com/lnPN32XYml
— Parish Sharkey (@DaOne_PShark) December 12, 2023
Some days, the W means just a little more. #Titans https://t.co/vpzf2jji8s
— Freddie O’Connell (@freddieoconnell) December 12, 2023
Any given Monday! 💪 https://t.co/ynLkFNnIOr
— Mark C. Shelton (@MarkCShelton1) December 12, 2023
Will Levis
Is him btw
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) December 12, 2023
Will Levis… that was impressive
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) December 12, 2023
The Titans are the first NFL team ever to be down 14 points with less than 2:55 left and win without overtime.
— Quirky Research (@QuirkyResearch) December 12, 2023
Will Levis legacy drive
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) December 12, 2023
This #Titans team could be pretty good if they just do less dumb shit that hurts the football team.
Hats off to Will Levis & the offense for driving down the field and getting 15 points to close the game out. Young QB gaining valuable experience in Primetime.
— Zach Bingham (@Bada_Bingham) December 12, 2023
I can’t believe they won. Cannot believe it. They gave the Dolphins 21 points. They played conservative at the end of the half. What a freaking performance by Will Levis and Tyjae Spears. Stillman & Co. starts tomorrow at 2 with a FULL reaction on @1025TheGame
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) December 12, 2023
What a moment for Will Levis.
— Cory Curtis (@CoryCurtis2) December 12, 2023
STAR IN THE MAKING:#Titans rookie QB Will Levis BALLED OUT tonight
-23 completions
-327 passing yards
-TOUCHDOWN
-14 point miraculous comeback with only 3 minutes remaining
-Defeats the 9 win #DolphinsTENNESSEE HAS THEIR FRANCHISE QB pic.twitter.com/37SzVJjat2
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 12, 2023
BUT WILL LEVIS, AS THE KIDS SAY, IS HIM!!!11
— Jimmy Morris (@jmorrisMCM) December 12, 2023
Will Levis passion is UNMATCHED
— Stephani💙 (@stephanip96) December 12, 2023
Will Levis is a psycho competitor in the best way pic.twitter.com/POwhVva8Ii
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) December 12, 2023
Primetime Will Levis and DeAndre Hopkinspic.twitter.com/GWlsFF9KNE
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) December 12, 2023
Will Levis is that dude!! I can’t wait to see how they build this team around him. The future is bright! 😎 #Titans
— Marc Mariani (@marcmariani80) December 12, 2023
