.The first local matchup of the Brian Callahan time for the Tennessee Titans figures to become a peculiar one.The Titans (1-3) multitude the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (noon CT, CBS). Neither staff enters the activity totally cleared up in its quarterback condition, along with Titans passer Will definitely Levis overcoming a shoulder injury and Colts passer Anthony Richardson dealing with a skew personal injury. Each have actually been actually offered votes of peace of mind from their trains to give back as beginners when well-balanced, yet it wouldn't be a surprise to find either of the particular proficient backups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as the two kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually a chance to put together a two-game winning streak as well as start 1-0 in branch action. Accomplishing this will mean taking advantage of a Colts self defense that has actually struggled by finally getting Callahan's passing offense to hit, in addition to making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's searching record and also predictions for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis gets cooked like a famous person. Can he participate in like one? Titans offense vs Colts defense: Will definitely Levis, beat control and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly continue to be actually the issue till there is actually explanation to presume typically. The Colts ranking No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, counted by a league-leading five fumbles bounced back, and the Titans are actually still matched for last in free offers and ranking dead final in free gifts per game.But remove the takeaways and also the Colts' defense has actually been just one of the league's worst via 5 weeks. It has actually permitted the absolute most lawns per game in the NFL and ranks in the bottom 10 in aims allowed every video game (25th), lawns enabled per play (29th), surge yards permitted every game (31st), pass backyards permitted every activity (29th), pass lawns permitted per try (31st), 1st downs allowed per game (31st), third-down sale rate enabled (28th) and also red area touchdown fee allowed (24th). The Titans' passing away assault has disappointed thus far. Levis will have much more possibilities to grow the outburst up and down versus the Colts than he possesses recently, but the Titans haven't specifically shown they can capitalizing on those opportunities. There is actually a pathway to the Titans managing the pace with a consistent dosage of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears runs, but offered the Colts' resist the successfully pass, recently requires to stand for an advance for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Do not let Joe Flacco hammered youLet's not discount Flacco's ability. Believe it or not, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this period. He is actually still acquired a branch at 39 years of ages, as well as he has built a relationship along with receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. But he's likewise restricted in his range of motion and also has actually been sacked 6 attend two games. Combine those limits with the Colts' accidents up-front as well as managing back Jonathan Taylor being limited by an ankle trauma and also there ought to be actually a chance for the Titans to pin their ears back as well as rush.If Flacco starts, that is. Richardson can be back and that might modify the tactical plan. Richardson as well as Flacco both enjoy to test defenses up and down, so the stress and anxiety on the Titans' protections shouldn't be different. However Richardson' dual-threat talent places much more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home and also edge protectors to have. The flip side, certainly, is that Richardson has been actually intercepted 6 opportunities to Flacco's zero. Making turnovers have not exactly been a Titans durability this time, yet Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies might provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point preferences to win. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and the Titans' moneyline is actually -105. The over-under aspects tot is 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Game-- Will Certainly Levis: It's time for the quarterback to break out. He still could turn the ball over once or twice, however he'll additionally permit it loose.Defensive Titan of the Game-- Harold Landry III: This game is actually an excellent possibility for the edge rushers to help make some plays. Expect Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Video Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually perplexing to the fans or otherwise, the Titans keep going back to Burks on deep gos. This moment, a couple of are going to link for a critical play.Score prediction: Titans 24, Colts 20It's tough to place way too much religion in an unproven Titans' outburst. Yet the Colts' protection is actually straining a bit way too much immediately. Levis and his teammates appear just as good as they have via the sky because his debut and also the Titans' defense creates only sufficient plays ahead away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans defeated writer for The Tennessean. Get in touch with Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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