"Matt Hasselbeck is more worried about the Buccaneers' defense, and the fate of the Titans, than his injured right arm.

The veteran quarterback said his injury is no longer an issue after practicing for the second day in a row.

Hasselbeck was limited to just 12 passes on Wednesday after suffering a strained flexor muscle in his forearm during Sunday's game against the Falcons, but there were no such limitations Thursday.

"I feel good and I think it should get better every day, so I should be fine," he said. "I really don't think it will be a problem for me on Sunday at all."

Hasselbeck will lead the Titans (5-5) into a crucial game against the Buccaneers (4-6) at LP Field.

The Titans are fully aware of their predicament, he said. They trail the Texans (7-3) by two games in the AFC South, but they're just one game back in the race for a wild-card spot."