“Titans offer guidance on QB decision against Patriots”.

The Patriots will face a replacement quarterback on Sunday.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Titans signed quarterback Trevor Siemian from the practice squad on Saturday, an indication that backup Mason Rudolph will make his third straight start for Tennessee.

Will Levis, the typical starter, was sidelined with a throwing shoulder injury and is “not quite ready” to return, according to Rapaport.

New England prepared for both players throughout the week of practice, with head coach Jerod Mayo addressing both players during his session with the media on Wednesday. It's probably safe to say he's not overwhelmed by either, as the duo have combined for a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 7-10.

“(The Titans have) a little bit of uncertainty at the quarterback spot, which is always difficult for teams that have that uncertainty at the quarterback spot to prepare for,” Mayo said, according to the transcript provided by the team. “They have two different abilities. So they won both games in this league.”

The Patriots should have the opportunity to use a backup player, something they failed to do in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. However, New England will have rookie quarterback Drake Maye return to the lineup after clearing concussion protocol on Saturday.