.The very first divisional matchup of the Brian Callahan age for the Tennessee Titans thinks to be a strange one.The Titans (1-3) multitude the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (midday CT, CBS). Neither crew enters the activity entirely cleared up in its quarterback scenario, along with Titans passer Is going to Levis overcoming a shoulder trauma and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson dealing with an oblique personal injury. Both have actually been provided ballots of assurance coming from their coaches to send back as beginners when well-balanced, yet it would not be a surprise to observe either of the particular proficient back-ups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as the two kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually a possibility to come up with a two-game winning streak and also start 1-0 in branch action. Doing this will definitely imply making use of a Colts defense that has actually battled through finally receiving Callahan's passing outburst to hit, in addition to making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's looking record as well as forecasts for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis obtains cooked like a star. Can he play like one? Titans offense vs Colts self defense: Will certainly Levis, pace command and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly remain to be the worry till there is actually cause to assume otherwise. The Colts ranking No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading 5 fumbles recovered, as well as the Titans are still matched for last in free offers and rank lifeless final in giveaways per game.But reduce the takeaways and the Colts' defense has been just one of the category's worst with 5 full weeks. It has actually allowed the absolute most gardens every video game in the NFL and positions in the bottom 10 in aims made it possible for per activity (25th), gardens permitted per play (29th), thrill gardens enabled per video game (31st), pass lawns enabled every game (29th), pass backyards enabled per attempt (31st), 1st downs permitted every activity (31st), third-down sale rate allowed (28th) as well as reddish area touchdown cost allowed (24th). The Titans' passing strike has dissatisfied thus far. Levis is going to have much more opportunities to broaden the outburst vertically versus the Colts than he possesses formerly, yet the Titans haven't precisely confirmed they're capable of benefiting from those options. There is actually a road to the Titans managing the pace with a stable dosage of Tony Pollard as well as Tyjae Spears operates, but offered the Colts' resist the elapsed, this week needs to work with a progression for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Do not let Joe Flacco hammered youLet's certainly not discount Flacco's ability. Think it or not, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this period. He is actually still obtained an arm at 39 years old, as well as he has shaped a relationship with receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. But he is actually likewise restricted in his flexibility and also has actually been sacked 6 attend two activities. Integrate those limitations along with the Colts' traumas up front and also running back Jonathan Taylor being actually limited by an ankle joint personal injury and there ought to be a possibility for the Titans to affix their ears back and rush.If Flacco begins, that is actually. Richardson might be back and that could change the game plan. Richardson as well as Flacco both adore to assess defenses vertically, so the worry on the Titans' protections shouldn't be different. Yet Richardson' dual-threat ability places a lot more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home and also advantage guardians to consist of. The other side, obviously, is actually that Richardson has been intercepted six times to Flacco's absolutely no. Producing turnovers have not precisely been a Titans strength this period, yet Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations could offer the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts betting linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point favorites to succeed. The Colts' moneyline is -115 as well as the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under aspects complete is actually 42.5. Annoying Titan of the Video Game-- Will Levis: It's time for the quarterback to break out. He still might turn the sphere over one or two times, however he'll likewise let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Activity-- Harold Landry III: This activity is actually an excellent chance for the edge rushes to help make some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually confusing to the followers or otherwise, the Titans always keep returning to Burks on deeper tries. This moment, a couple of will link for a critical play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to place excessive faith in an unproven Titans' outburst. But the Colts' defense is actually battling a little bit way too much today. Levis and his colleagues appear comparable to they have via the air since his launching and the Titans' protection makes simply good enough participates in to come away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Connect with Scar atnsuss@gannett.com. 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