.The initial local match of the Brian Callahan era for the Tennessee Titans thinks to become an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) bunch the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South face-off at Nissan Stadium on Sunday (twelve noon CT, CBS). Neither staff comes into the game fully worked out in its own quarterback circumstance, with Titans passer Will Levis working through a shoulder injury and Colts passer Anthony Richardson managing a skew personal injury. Both have actually been offered votes of self-confidence from their coaches to come back as beginners when healthy, however it wouldn't be a surprise to observe either of the respective experienced backups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as the 2 kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually a possibility to assemble a two-game winning streak and also start 1-0 in division action. Doing this are going to indicate taking advantage of a Colts protection that has battled through ultimately obtaining Callahan's passing outburst to click, as well as taking advantage of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's looking document and also forecasts for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis receives roasted like a star. Can he play like one? Titans offense vs Colts defense: Will certainly Levis, tempo management and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will definitely remain to be the concern till there's reason to believe otherwise. The Colts rank No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, counted by a league-leading 5 fumbles recovered, and also the Titans are still tied for last in giveaways and rank dead final in free offers per game.But take away the takeaways and also the Colts' protection has been among the category's worst by means of 5 full weeks. It has actually enabled one of the most gardens per video game in the NFL and also ranks in the bottom 10 in objectives enabled per game (25th), gardens made it possible for every play (29th), thrill backyards made it possible for per game (31st), pass yards permitted per video game (29th), pass lawns enabled per try (31st), first downs enabled every game (31st), third-down sale rate enabled (28th) as well as red region touchdown cost permitted (24th). The Titans' passing away attack has dissatisfied thus far. Levis is going to have even more options to grow the outburst up and down against the Colts than he has formerly, but the Titans have not precisely confirmed they're capable of capitalizing on those options. There is actually a road to the Titans handling the tempo with a steady dose of Tony Pollard and also Tyjae Spears operates, but given the Colts' struggles against the pass, this week requires to exemplify a progression for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Don't allow Joe Flacco beat youLet's not undersell Flacco's capability. Feel it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer rating this season. He's still obtained an arm at 39 years old, and he has created a connection with receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. Yet he is actually likewise restricted in his wheelchair and has been sacked 6 attend 2 games. Mix those constraints along with the Colts' personal injuries in advance as well as operating back Jonathan Taylor being limited by an ankle personal injury as well as there must be a possibility for the Titans to affix their ears back and rush.If Flacco starts, that is actually. Richardson might be back which could possibly alter the strategic plan. Richardson and Flacco both adore to test defenses vertically, so the tension on the Titans' protections shouldn't be various. But Richardson' dual-threat skill puts more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay home as well as advantage guardians to contain. The other hand, of course, is actually that Richardson has actually been actually intercepted six opportunities to Flacco's absolutely no. Developing turn overs hasn't precisely been a Titans durability this season, however Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies can provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts betting linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point faves to win. The Colts' moneyline is -115 as well as the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under factors amount to is actually 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Video Game-- Will Certainly Levis: It's opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still may switch the ball over one or two times, yet he'll also let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This activity is actually an excellent possibility for the side rushers to produce some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually perplexing to the enthusiasts or otherwise, the Titans keep going back to Burks on deep-seated gos. This time around, one or two will link for a crucial play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's tough to put excessive faith in an unproven Titans' outburst. However the Colts' protection is actually struggling a little too much at this moment. Levis as well as his teammates look like they possess via the air because his debut as well as the Titans' protection produces simply good enough participates in to follow away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans trumped article writer for The Tennessean. Contact Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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