.The very first local match of the Brian Callahan period for the Tennessee Titans thinks to become an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) lot the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Stadium on Sunday (twelve o'clock CT, CBS). Neither team comes into the activity entirely settled in its quarterback situation, along with Titans passer Is going to Levis working through a shoulder trauma and Colts passer Anthony Richardson handling a skew trauma. Both have actually been actually provided ballots of self-confidence from their trains to come back as beginners when healthy and balanced, but it wouldn't be a shock to find either of the particular experienced back-ups Mason Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as both young people heal.For the Titans, Sunday is an option to create a two-game winning touch and start 1-0 in branch action. Accomplishing this will definitely mean capitalizing on a Colts protection that has actually had a hard time by finally obtaining Callahan's passing outburst to hit, in addition to making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's hunting file as well as prophecies for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis acquires baked like a famous person. Can he play like one? Titans offense vs Colts protection: Is going to Levis, pace control and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will remain to be actually the worry up until there's factor to assume typically. The Colts ranking No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading five fumbles bounced back, as well as the Titans are actually still tied for final in free gifts and ranking dead final in free offers every game.But remove the takeaways and also the Colts' defense has actually been one of the rank's worst by means of 5 weeks. It has actually allowed the most yards per activity in the NFL and also positions in all-time low 10 in purposes enabled per activity (25th), lawns permitted per play (29th), surge backyards made it possible for every activity (31st), pass gardens allowed every game (29th), pass gardens enabled per effort (31st), very first downs made it possible for per activity (31st), third-down sale rate allowed (28th) as well as reddish zone touchdown cost permitted (24th). The Titans' passing assault has disappointed up until now. Levis will have much more options to increase the outburst up and down versus the Colts than he has earlier, but the Titans have not exactly confirmed they can making use of those options. There's a path to the Titans managing the pace with a steady dosage of Tony Pollard as well as Tyjae Spears runs, but offered the Colts' struggles against the successfully pass, this week requires to exemplify an advance for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Don't let Joe Flacco beat youLet's certainly not discount Flacco's capability. Feel it or not, he leads the NFL in passer rating this time. He's still received a branch at 39 years old, and also he has actually built a link along with recipients Alec Pierce as well as Josh Downs. But he is actually also restricted in his wheelchair as well as has been sacked 6 attend 2 activities. Incorporate those restrictions along with the Colts' accidents up front as well as operating back Jonathan Taylor being limited by an ankle accident and also there should be a chance for the Titans to pin their ears back and also rush.If Flacco begins, that is. Richardson can be back which could possibly modify the strategic plan. Richardson and Flacco both love to evaluate defenses vertically, so the anxiety on the Titans' securities should not be various. Yet Richardson' dual-threat talent places even more stress on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home and also advantage guardians to consist of. The other hand, of course, is that Richardson has actually been intercepted 6 times to Flacco's no. Producing turn overs have not precisely been actually a Titans stamina this season, but Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations can provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point favorites to gain. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under points complete is actually 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Activity-- Will Levis: It is actually time for the quarterback to break out. He still might switch the round over one or two times, however he'll likewise let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Activity-- Harold Landry III: This activity is actually a best option for the edge rushes to create some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Video Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's baffling to the fans or otherwise, the Titans maintain returning to Burks on deep tries. This time, 1 or 2 will certainly connect for an essential play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's difficult to put a lot of faith in an unverified Titans' outburst. However the Colts' self defense is actually straining a little bit way too much right now. Levis and also his teammates appear just as good as they have by means of the air given that his launching and also the Titans' defense creates just sufficient participates in to come away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is the Titans defeated article writer for The Tennessean. Contact Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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