.The initial local matchup of the Brian Callahan period for the Tennessee Titans figures to become an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) host the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Stadium on Sunday (twelve noon CT, CBS). Neither team enters the video game completely settled in its own quarterback scenario, along with Titans passer Will certainly Levis working through a shoulder accident and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson taking care of an oblique trauma. Each have actually been provided votes of assurance from their coaches to come back as beginners when healthy and balanced, but it definitely would not be actually a shock to see either of the corresponding experienced backups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as the two young people heal.For the Titans, Sunday is an option to come up with a two-game winning streak and also begin 1-0 in department action. Doing this will indicate capitalizing on a Colts defense that has actually had a hard time through lastly obtaining Callahan's passing offense to click on, and also benefiting from a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's hunting file and also forecasts for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis acquires cooked like a famous personality. Can he participate in like one? Titans outburst vs Colts defense: Is going to Levis, beat command as well as the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly continue to be the problem till there is actually main reason to presume or else. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced by a league-leading 5 fumbles recuperated, and the Titans are actually still tied for last in free offers and also position dead final in free gifts every game.But reduce the takeaways and the Colts' defense has actually been among the circle's worst with 5 full weeks. It has actually made it possible for the absolute most lawns every game in the NFL as well as rankings in all-time low 10 in purposes made it possible for per activity (25th), yards allowed per play (29th), thrill lawns made it possible for per video game (31st), pass yards allowed per activity (29th), pass backyards enabled per attempt (31st), initial downs permitted every game (31st), third-down transformation fee allowed (28th) and also reddish zone touchdown rate allowed (24th). The Titans' passing away strike has disappointed thus far. Levis will definitely possess even more possibilities to broaden the offense vertically against the Colts than he has recently, but the Titans haven't exactly shown they're capable of taking advantage of those options. There is actually a pathway to the Titans handling the beat with a constant dose of Tony Pollard as well as Tyjae Spears manages, but offered the Colts' struggles against the elapsed, recently requires to work with a progression for Levis as well as his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Do not permit Joe Flacco beat youLet's certainly not undersell Flacco's ability. Believe it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer score this time. He is actually still received a branch at 39 years of ages, and also he has shaped a link along with receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. But he's additionally limited in his wheelchair and has actually been sacked six times in 2 video games. Mix those limits with the Colts' accidents up front as well as running back Jonathan Taylor being restricted through an ankle joint trauma and also there should be an opportunity for the Titans to pin their ears back as well as rush.If Flacco starts, that is. Richardson can be back and that might alter the strategic plan. Richardson as well as Flacco both enjoy to examine defenses vertically, so the stress on the Titans' safety and securities should not be actually different. However Richardson' dual-threat skill puts much more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home as well as upper hand guardians to contain. The flip side, of course, is that Richardson has been actually obstructed 6 opportunities to Flacco's no. Generating turn overs hasn't exactly been actually a Titans stamina this period, yet Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies could possibly offer the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point favorites to gain. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under factors complete is 42.5. Annoying Titan of the Video Game-- Will Certainly Levis: It's opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still might turn the round over once or twice, yet he'll likewise permit it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This game is an excellent opportunity for the side rushes to produce some plays. Expect Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's baffling to the fans or otherwise, the Titans maintain returning to Burks on deep shots. This time, one or two will connect for a crucial play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's challenging to place way too much faith in an unproven Titans' offense. But the Colts' self defense is actually straining a bit a lot of at this moment. Levis and his allies appear just as good as they have through the sky considering that his launching as well as the Titans' protection makes just enough participates in to find away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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