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.The first divisional matchup of the Brian Callahan time for the Tennessee Titans thinks 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 (twelve noon CT, CBS). Neither group enters the video game fully worked out in its own quarterback condition, with Titans passer Will Levis overcoming a shoulder trauma and Colts passer Anthony Richardson taking care of an oblique trauma. Each have been provided ballots of peace of mind coming from their coaches to give back as beginners when healthy and balanced, however it would not be a shock to see either of the particular proficient back-ups Builder Rudolph and Joe Flacco as the two kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is a chance to create a two-game winning touch as well as begin 1-0 in branch play. Doing so will definitely mean making the most of a Colts self defense that has actually struggled through eventually obtaining Callahan's passing offense to hit, along with making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's scouting document as well as prophecies for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis obtains cooked like a famous personality. Can he participate in like one? Titans outburst vs Colts defense: Will Levis, pace management and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly remain to be the worry up until there's main reason to think or else. The Colts rank No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced by a league-leading 5 fumbles recuperated, as well as the Titans are actually still tied for final in free gifts and rank lifeless final in giveaways per game.But reduce the takeaways and the Colts' protection has actually been one of the league's worst via 5 full weeks. It has allowed the absolute most yards every game in the NFL and rankings in the bottom 10 in points enabled every activity (25th), yards allowed every play (29th), surge yards allowed every video game (31st), pass lawns made it possible for every game (29th), pass lawns made it possible for every try (31st), first downs permitted per game (31st), third-down sale cost allowed (28th) and also reddish region goal fee allowed (24th). The Titans' passing attack has actually disappointed until now. Levis will definitely have extra options to extend the offense vertically versus the Colts than he possesses earlier, however the Titans have not exactly confirmed they're capable of making the most of those possibilities. There's a road to the Titans managing the pace with a consistent dosage of Tony Pollard and also Tyjae Spears manages, yet offered the Colts' struggles against the elapsed, today needs to have to embody a step forward for Levis and also his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Don't allow Joe Flacco hammered youLet's certainly not discount Flacco's potential. Feel it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this period. He is actually still got an arm at 39 years old, and also he has actually created a connection with receivers Alec Pierce as well as Josh Downs. Yet he is actually also limited in his movement and also has been sacked six attend pair of video games. Integrate those restrictions with the Colts' accidents up front and managing back Jonathan Taylor being actually confined through an ankle accident and there ought to be a possibility for the Titans to pin their ears back and rush.If Flacco begins, that is. Richardson can be back and that could transform the tactical plan. Richardson as well as Flacco both like to assess defenses up and down, so the stress on the Titans' safeties shouldn't be actually different. Yet Richardson' dual-threat ability puts extra worry on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home and advantage protectors to consist of. The flip side, obviously, is actually that Richardson has actually been intercepted six opportunities to Flacco's no. Creating turn overs have not specifically been actually a Titans durability this period, however Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations could possibly provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts betting linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point faves to succeed. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under points total is actually 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Activity-- Will Certainly Levis: It's time for the quarterback to burst out. He still could transform the sphere over one or two times, yet he'll additionally allow it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This game is actually a best chance for the side rushers to help make some plays. Anticipate Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Video Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually confusing to the fans or not, the Titans maintain going back to Burks on deep-seated gos. This moment, a couple of will certainly hook up for a critical play.Score prediction: Titans 24, Colts 20It's difficult to place a lot of faith in an unverified Titans' outburst. However the Colts' protection is straining a small amount too much today. Levis and his colleagues look comparable to they possess through the air given that his launching and also the Titans' defense produces only enough participates in to follow away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans beat author for The Tennessean. Get in touch with Nick atnsuss@gannett.com. 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