No need to save a place in front of the TV for Marcus Mariota at your NFL playoff-viewing party this weekend.

“To be honest, I probably won’t be watching,” Mariota said.

A week after Mariota and the Tennessee Titans were eliminated by New England, 35-14 in the AFC divisional round, the Titans’ quarterback said the disappointment still burns even as he kicks back at home.

Never mind that it was the Titans’ first trip to the postseason since 2008 or that the victory over Kansas City was the franchise’s first in the playoffs in 14 years.

“It was nice what we did to get there for the first time in a while, but, as a competitor, you don’t go to the playoffs just to be there. You want to win,” Mariota said. “You want to be in a position to win it all in the Super Bowl. Hopefully, someday we will.”

Sprouting a new beard — “I’ve just been too lazy to shave it off” — Mariota is back home for about a week of rest and relaxation. “It is always great to come home and I’ve been looking forward to it,” Mariota said. “It has been a long, up-and-down year.”

One of his first stops was Friday night’s Polynesian Hall of Fame banquet at the Sheraton Waikiki, where he presented the PHF’s pro player of the year award to Pittsburgh’s JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Mariota, who has backed tonight’s PHF football game at Aloha Stadium with donations through his foundation and contributed several items to Friday’s silent auction, also addressed a group of local high school stars, urging them to “enjoy the experience” and use football as a way to further their education.

Mariota is expected to return to the continent next week for medical tests to determine whether he will require ankle surgery. “I’m probably going to have an MRI and we’ll see where it goes from there,” Mariota said. Mariota, who underwent surgery for a fractured right fibula suffered in Week 15 of the 2016 season, was hobbled at times this season with ankle and hamstring issues.

One thing Mariota said he won’t be doing is taking part in the Titans’ search for a new head coach to replace Mike Mularkey, whom the Titans parted ways with this week.

Mariota said he hasn’t consulted with Jon Robinson, the team’s general manager, and isn’t looking to provide direction for the decision.

“Not at all. He hasn’t asked (me) and, honestly, I don’t want to (be a part of it),” Mariota said. “I trust our GM to do what is best for the team and I know he will. This is about what’s best for the team, not just one player.”

The Titans have so far interviewed three candidates. Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel and Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks were interviewed Friday and Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur met with officials Friday.

Mariota declined to give himself a letter grade for this third NFL season but said, “the experiences I’ve gained this season were invaluable. The experience of being in the playoffs (for the first time) and going through the ups and downs of this season provided a lot of lessons. I plan to use them to make me a better player, a better person and hopefully lead this team all the way.”