McNair misses second straight practice with sore left leg

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair sat out a second straight practice Thursday with a sore lower left leg, but coach Jeff Fisher said he expects him to play Sunday against Houston.

Fisher said McNair’s problem is a sore shin and sprained ankle. With the Titans practicing indoors because of freezing rain outside, McNair watched practice to avoid aggravating his back or leg.

“I expect him to play unless he just stops coming along, but I think he could probably play if he had to play today,” Fisher said. “He has a lot of soreness in the lower leg.”

Receiver Drew Bennett practiced after missing part of Wednesday’s practice. But running back Chris Brown sat out again with a sore ankle.