.The initial divisional competition of the Brian Callahan age for the Tennessee Titans thinks to be an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) lot the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Arena on Sunday (noon CT, CBS). Neither team enters into the activity completely settled in its own quarterback situation, along with Titans passer Will Levis overcoming a shoulder trauma as well as Colts passer Anthony Richardson handling an oblique accident. Both have been offered votes of confidence coming from their trainers to send back as beginners when well-balanced, however it definitely would not be actually a surprise to observe either of the particular veteran back-ups Mason Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as the two youngsters heal.For the Titans, Sunday is a possibility to create a two-game winning touch and also start 1-0 in branch action. Doing this are going to indicate making use of a Colts protection that has actually struggled through ultimately receiving Callahan's passing offense to click on, and also capitalizing on a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's scouting document and also forecasts for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis obtains roasted like a celeb. Can he participate in like one? Titans outburst vs Colts self defense: Is going to Levis, beat management and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will remain to be the worry until there's explanation to presume typically. The Colts rank No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced by a league-leading 5 fumbles recouped, and the Titans are still tied for last in giveaways as well as position dead final in free offers per game.But take away the takeaways and also the Colts' defense has actually been among the rank's worst by means of 5 full weeks. It has allowed the absolute most backyards per video game in the NFL and also ranks in all-time low 10 in goals allowed every activity (25th), lawns enabled every play (29th), rush backyards permitted per video game (31st), pass backyards enabled per game (29th), pass backyards allowed per try (31st), 1st downs enabled per game (31st), third-down sale rate permitted (28th) as well as reddish area touchdown price permitted (24th). The Titans' passing attack has disappointed until now. Levis will have a lot more opportunities to increase the outburst up and down against the Colts than he has recently, but the Titans haven't precisely proven they can capitalizing on those options. There is actually a road to the Titans managing the tempo with a stable dose of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears manages, but provided the Colts' resist the pass, recently requires to work with a progression for Levis and also his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Don't permit Joe Flacco hammered youLet's not undersell Flacco's capability. Feel it or not, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this time. He is actually still acquired an arm at 39 years old, and he has built a hookup along with recipients Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. However he's likewise confined in his mobility and also has been actually sacked 6 attend pair of activities. Blend those limitations along with the Colts' traumas up-front as well as running back Jonathan Taylor being confined by an ankle joint personal injury as well as there should be actually an opportunity for the Titans to affix their ears back and also rush.If Flacco begins, that is actually. Richardson can be back which can change the game plan. Richardson and Flacco both really love to evaluate defenses vertically, so the tension on the Titans' safeties should not be actually various. However Richardson' dual-threat ability puts even more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home and edge defenders to include. The flip side, obviously, is that Richardson has actually been actually intercepted 6 opportunities to Flacco's no. Generating turn overs have not exactly been a Titans strength this period, but Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations could possibly give the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point preferences to gain. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under factors tot is actually 42.5. Outrageous Titan of the Game-- Will Levis: It is actually opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still could switch the ball over one or two times, however he'll likewise let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This video game is a perfect chance for the edge rushes to create some plays. Expect Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually puzzling to the fans or not, the Titans keep going back to Burks on deep-seated tries. This moment, a couple of are going to connect for a critical play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to put way too much faith in an unproven Titans' offense. Yet the Colts' protection is having a hard time a little bit a lot of immediately. Levis as well as his colleagues appear comparable to they possess by means of the sky because his debut as well as the Titans' self defense makes just enough participates in to find away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans beat author for The Tennessean. Call Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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