 Gabbert completed 11 of 22 passes for 117 yards and an interception as the Titans lost by a score of 27–20.Due to Mariota's injury, Gabbert started the game against the Houston Texans on September 16, completing 13 of 20 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown as the Titans won by a score of 20–17.Gabbert also started in Week 3 against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.