.The 1st local match of the Brian Callahan period for the Tennessee Titans figures to become an odd one.The Titans (1-3) bunch the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South face-off at Nissan Arena on Sunday (noon CT, CBS). Neither group comes into the activity fully worked out in its own quarterback scenario, with Titans passer Will Levis overcoming a shoulder personal injury and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson handling an oblique accident. Both have actually been actually offered votes of self-confidence coming from their trainers to return as starters when healthy and balanced, however it definitely would not be actually a shock to see either of the particular seasoned backups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as the two children heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually an option to create a two-game winning touch as well as begin 1-0 in department action. Accomplishing this will mean benefiting from a Colts defense that has actually had a hard time through lastly obtaining Callahan's passing offense to click, in addition to making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's searching record as well as predictions for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis gets roasted like a celebrity. Can he play like one? Titans outburst vs Colts protection: Will certainly Levis, beat management and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will definitely continue to be actually the issue until there's reason to believe typically. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading five fumbles recuperated, and the Titans are actually still matched for final in free offers and also ranking lifeless final in free offers per game.But take away the takeaways as well as the Colts' self defense has actually been among the rank's worst via five full weeks. It has actually made it possible for the absolute most gardens per activity in the NFL as well as positions in the bottom 10 in purposes made it possible for per activity (25th), lawns permitted per play (29th), thrill backyards allowed every activity (31st), pass lawns allowed per activity (29th), pass backyards permitted per attempt (31st), first downs made it possible for per game (31st), third-down conversion price allowed (28th) and also reddish zone goal rate permitted (24th). The Titans' death strike has actually dissatisfied so far. Levis is going to possess extra possibilities to grow the offense up and down versus the Colts than he has recently, yet the Titans have not exactly confirmed they can taking advantage of those possibilities. There's a path to the Titans handling the pace along with a stable dosage of Tony Pollard and also Tyjae Spears runs, but given the Colts' resist the successfully pass, this week needs to represent an advance for Levis as well as his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Don't let Joe Flacco hammered youLet's not undersell Flacco's ability. Believe it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this time. He is actually still received an arm at 39 years of ages, and he has actually created a link along with receivers Alec Pierce as well as Josh Downs. Yet he's additionally confined in his wheelchair and has been sacked six times in pair of video games. Incorporate those limitations with the Colts' injuries in advance and running back Jonathan Taylor being actually confined through an ankle joint trauma and there ought to be actually an odds for the Titans to pin their ears back as well as rush.If Flacco begins, that is. Richardson might be back and also might alter the strategic plan. Richardson and Flacco both love to check defenses up and down, so the stress on the Titans' securities shouldn't be various. However Richardson' dual-threat skill places much more anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home as well as edge defenders to have. The flip side, obviously, is that Richardson has actually been intercepted 6 times to Flacco's no. Creating turn overs hasn't precisely been a Titans durability this season, yet Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies could possibly provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point faves to win. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is actually -105. The over-under aspects tot is actually 42.5. Annoying Titan of the Game-- Will Levis: It's opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still may switch the round over once or twice, but he'll additionally allow it loose.Defensive Titan of the Activity-- Harold Landry III: This activity is actually a best opportunity for the side rushers to produce some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's perplexing to the supporters or not, the Titans keep going back to Burks on deep gos. This time around, one or two will certainly link for an essential play.Score prediction: Titans 24, Colts 20It's challenging to put way too much religion in an unverified Titans' offense. But the Colts' defense is actually battling a bit too much now. Levis and also his colleagues appear just as good as they possess via the sky considering that his launching and the Titans' protection produces simply enough plays to find away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans defeated article writer for The Tennessean. Get in touch with Scar atnsuss@gannett.com. 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