.The 1st local competition of the Brian Callahan time for the Tennessee Titans figures to become an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) lot the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (twelve noon CT, CBS). Neither crew enters the video game completely resolved in its own quarterback condition, with Titans passer Will certainly Levis resolving a shoulder accident as well as Colts passer Anthony Richardson dealing with an oblique injury. Both have actually been actually given ballots of self-confidence from their trainers to come back as beginners when well-balanced, but it definitely would not be a surprise to find either of the particular experienced data backups Builder Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as the 2 kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually an option to put together a two-game winning touch and also begin 1-0 in branch play. Doing this will certainly suggest benefiting from a Colts protection that has actually strained through eventually getting Callahan's passing outburst to hit, as well as making use of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's hunting file as well as prophecies for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis receives roasting like a star. Can he play like one? Titans outburst vs Colts protection: Will certainly Levis, pace management and the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will definitely continue to be the issue up until there's factor to presume typically. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, counted by a league-leading 5 fumbles recuperated, and the Titans are actually still matched for final in free offers and rank lifeless final in giveaways every game.But take away the takeaways and the Colts' self defense has actually been among the circle's worst through 5 weeks. It has enabled the absolute most lawns per game in the NFL and also rankings in all-time low 10 in objectives permitted per activity (25th), lawns made it possible for every play (29th), thrill lawns allowed per activity (31st), pass backyards allowed every game (29th), pass yards made it possible for per attempt (31st), 1st downs permitted per video game (31st), third-down sale rate enabled (28th) and also red zone touchdown rate enabled (24th). The Titans' passing away assault has disappointed so far. Levis will certainly possess a lot more possibilities to expand the outburst up and down against the Colts than he has earlier, yet the Titans have not specifically proven they're capable of taking advantage of those chances. There's a path to the Titans regulating the pace with a stable dosage of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears runs, however given the Colts' struggles against the elapsed, today requires to exemplify a progression for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Do not let Joe Flacco beat youLet's not undersell Flacco's capacity. Believe it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this time. He is actually still obtained an arm at 39 years of ages, and also he has actually created a link along with receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. But he is actually also restricted in his flexibility and has been sacked 6 times in pair of activities. Incorporate those limitations along with the Colts' traumas up front and also running back Jonathan Taylor being actually confined by an ankle joint injury as well as there need 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 can change the game plan. Richardson as well as Flacco both enjoy to evaluate defenses up and down, so the anxiety on the Titans' protections shouldn't be actually different. But Richardson' dual-threat skill places more tension on the Titans' linebackers to stay home as well as edge defenders to have. The other hand, naturally, is actually that Richardson has actually been obstructed six opportunities to Flacco's zero. Producing turn overs hasn't exactly been a Titans strength this season, but Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations could possibly offer the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point preferences to win. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under aspects amount to is 42.5. Outrageous Titan of the Video Game-- Will Levis: It is actually time for the quarterback to break out. He still could transform the sphere over one or two times, yet he'll additionally permit it loose.Defensive Titan of the Game-- Harold Landry III: This game is actually an excellent opportunity for the side rushes to make some plays. Anticipate Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's perplexing to the fans or not, the Titans keep going back to Burks on deeper shots. This time, one or two are going to attach for a pivotal play.Score prophecy: Titans 24, Colts 20It's tough to place way too much faith in an unproven Titans' outburst. Yet the Colts' self defense is actually struggling a bit a lot of at the moment. Levis as well as his allies appear just as good as they possess by means of the air due to the fact that his launching and also the Titans' protection makes simply good enough plays ahead away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans defeated author for The Tennessean. Get in touch with Nick atnsuss@gannett.com. 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