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Titans vs Colts score prediction: Scouting report, betting chances

.The first divisional matchup of the Brian Callahan age for the Tennessee Titans thinks to be a strange one.The Titans (1-3) bunch the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South face-off at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (noontime CT, CBS). Neither staff enters the game entirely settled in its own quarterback condition, along with Titans passer Will definitely Levis overcoming a shoulder trauma and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson coping with an oblique personal injury. Both have been given ballots of self-confidence coming from their trains to come back as starters when well-balanced, however it wouldn't be a surprise to view either of the respective experienced back-ups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as both young people heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually an opportunity to put together a two-game winning touch as well as start 1-0 in department action. Doing so are going to imply capitalizing on a Colts protection that has actually struggled through finally receiving Callahan's passing offense to click, in addition to benefiting from a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's hunting file as well as prophecies for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis gets cooked like a star. Can he play like one? Titans offense vs Colts protection: Will certainly Levis, beat management as well as the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly remain to be the problem till there's factor to believe otherwise. The Colts rank No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading 5 fumbles recovered, as well as the Titans are actually still tied for final in free gifts and also rank lifeless final in free gifts per game.But reduce the takeaways as well as the Colts' defense has been one of the category's worst with five full weeks. It has made it possible for the most yards per video game in the NFL and positions in the bottom 10 in points allowed per activity (25th), backyards permitted per play (29th), rush yards enabled every game (31st), pass yards permitted per video game (29th), pass backyards permitted every try (31st), initial downs allowed every video game (31st), third-down sale fee enabled (28th) and reddish area goal price allowed (24th). The Titans' death assault has actually let down thus far. Levis will definitely have extra options to broaden the outburst vertically against the Colts than he possesses earlier, however the Titans have not exactly verified they're capable of making use of those chances. There is actually a path to the Titans managing the pace along with a constant dose of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears operates, however offered the Colts' resist the successfully pass, recently needs to stand for a progression for Levis and also his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Don't allow Joe Flacco hammered youLet's certainly not undersell Flacco's capability. Believe it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this time. He is actually still got an arm at 39 years of ages, as well as he has actually forged a relationship with receivers Alec Pierce and also Josh Downs. But he is actually also limited in his movement and has actually been sacked six times in pair of video games. Incorporate those constraints along with the Colts' personal injuries in advance and running back Jonathan Taylor being actually restricted by an ankle accident as well as there ought to be a possibility for the Titans to pin their ears back and also rush.If Flacco begins, that is. Richardson may be back and also could possibly transform the tactical plan. Richardson and Flacco both adore to assess defenses vertically, so the tension on the Titans' securities should not be actually different. However Richardson' dual-threat ability puts a lot more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay home and also edge defenders to consist of. The flip side, of course, is that Richardson has actually been intercepted 6 times to Flacco's zero. Developing turnovers hasn't precisely been actually a Titans strength this time, but Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations could possibly give the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point preferences to win. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and the Titans' moneyline is actually -105. The over-under factors tot is 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Game-- Will Certainly Levis: It's time for the quarterback to break out. He still may switch the ball over one or two times, but he'll also permit it loose.Defensive Titan of the Activity-- Harold Landry III: This video game is actually a perfect opportunity for the edge rushers to help make some plays. Anticipate Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually perplexing to the followers or not, the Titans keep returning to Burks on deep-seated shots. This time, 1 or 2 are going to link for a crucial play.Score prophecy: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to put a lot of faith in an unproven Titans' offense. Yet the Colts' protection is struggling a little excessive at this moment. Levis and also his colleagues look just as good as they possess by means of the air considering that his debut as well as the Titans' protection makes only enough participates in to follow away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Call Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. Comply With Chip on X, the system formerly phoned Twitter, @nicksuss.