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Titans vs Colts slash prophecy: Looking record, wagering possibilities

.The first divisional match of the Brian Callahan age for the Tennessee Titans figures to be an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) bunch the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South face-off at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (midday CT, CBS). Neither staff enters into the game fully worked out in its quarterback situation, along with Titans passer Will definitely Levis overcoming a shoulder accident and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson handling a skew injury. Each have actually been actually given ballots of peace of mind from their instructors to give back as starters when healthy, but it would not be a shock to find either of the respective veteran backups Builder Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as the 2 young people heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually a chance to come up with a two-game winning streak as well as start 1-0 in division play. Doing so will certainly indicate making use of a Colts protection that has had a hard time by lastly receiving Callahan's passing outburst to click on, as well as capitalizing on a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's searching report and also forecasts for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis gets baked like a famous personality. Can he participate in like one? Titans offense vs Colts self defense: Will definitely Levis, tempo command and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers are going to continue to be the problem until there is actually explanation to assume otherwise. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading 5 fumbles recuperated, as well as the Titans are actually still tied for last in free offers as well as position lifeless final in giveaways every game.But remove the takeaways and also the Colts' defense has been just one of the category's worst via 5 full weeks. It has allowed one of the most lawns every activity in the NFL and rankings in all-time low 10 in aims permitted per game (25th), yards enabled per play (29th), thrill yards allowed every video game (31st), pass gardens permitted every activity (29th), pass lawns permitted per attempt (31st), first downs made it possible for every video game (31st), third-down transformation cost made it possible for (28th) and red zone goal cost enabled (24th). The Titans' passing away assault has disappointed until now. Levis will certainly possess even more opportunities to broaden the offense up and down against the Colts than he has formerly, but the Titans haven't exactly verified they can capitalizing on those opportunities. There is actually a pathway to the Titans managing the pace along with a steady dosage of Tony Pollard and also Tyjae Spears operates, but provided the Colts' resist the elapsed, recently needs to work with an advance for Levis and also his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Do not let Joe Flacco beat youLet's certainly not undersell Flacco's capacity. Believe it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer rating this time. He is actually still got an arm at 39 years old, and he has created a connection with receivers Alec Pierce and also Josh Downs. But he's additionally limited in his mobility and has been actually sacked six attend 2 activities. Incorporate those limitations with the Colts' accidents in advance and also running back Jonathan Taylor being restricted by an ankle joint personal injury and there must be a possibility for the Titans to affix their ears back and also rush.If Flacco begins, that is actually. Richardson may be back and also can transform the strategic plan. Richardson and Flacco both really love to evaluate defenses up and down, so the stress and anxiety on the Titans' securities should not be various. But Richardson' dual-threat ability places much more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay home and also advantage guardians to include. The other hand, certainly, is actually that Richardson has been actually intercepted 6 times to Flacco's no. Developing turn overs hasn't exactly been a Titans toughness this season, yet Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations might provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point favorites to win. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under points tot is 42.5. Outrageous Titan of the Game-- Will Definitely Levis: It is actually opportunity for the quarterback to burst out. He still may transform the ball over once or twice, yet he'll additionally let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This activity is actually an ideal opportunity for the side rushers to make some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's confusing to the enthusiasts or not, the Titans keep getting back to Burks on deeper gos. This time around, one or two will definitely hook up for a pivotal play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to put way too much religion in an unproven Titans' offense. Yet the Colts' protection is actually straining a little a lot of right now. Levis and his allies look comparable to they have through the air because his debut and also the Titans' defense produces just sufficient plays to come away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Call Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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