.The initial divisional competition of the Brian Callahan age for the Tennessee Titans thinks to be a weird one.The Titans (1-3) bunch the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South face-off at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (noon CT, CBS). Neither staff comes into the game entirely settled in its quarterback situation, with Titans passer Will definitely Levis working through a shoulder injury and Colts passer Anthony Richardson managing a skew accident. Each have actually been actually given ballots of confidence coming from their instructors to give back as starters when well-balanced, however it wouldn't be a surprise to view either of the particular proficient data backups Mason Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as both kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is a chance to assemble a two-game winning touch and begin 1-0 in department action. Accomplishing this will suggest benefiting from a Colts self defense that has actually battled through ultimately obtaining Callahan's passing offense to click on, as well as capitalizing on a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's searching file as well as prophecies for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis obtains cooked like a famous person. Can he play like one? Titans outburst vs Colts self defense: Will definitely Levis, pace command as well as the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly remain to be the problem until there is actually cause to think or else. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading five fumbles recovered, and also the Titans are still matched for last in giveaways as well as ranking lifeless last in giveaways every game.But remove the takeaways and also the Colts' self defense has actually been one of the category's worst with 5 weeks. It has actually enabled the most lawns every video game in the NFL and positions in all-time low 10 in objectives enabled every activity (25th), lawns allowed per play (29th), thrill yards allowed every video game (31st), pass backyards made it possible for per activity (29th), pass gardens made it possible for every try (31st), first downs made it possible for per video game (31st), third-down transformation cost allowed (28th) and also red area touchdown rate enabled (24th). The Titans' passing away strike has actually let down up until now. Levis will possess a lot more chances to broaden the offense vertically against the Colts than he has formerly, however the Titans haven't precisely shown they're capable of making use of those chances. There's a road to the Titans controlling the beat with a consistent dose of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears runs, however offered the Colts' resist the successfully pass, recently requires to embody a step forward for Levis as well as his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans self defense vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Don't let Joe Flacco beat youLet's certainly not undersell Flacco's capability. Think it or not, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this period. He is actually still received an arm at 39 years old, as well as he has actually created a link along with recipients Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. But he is actually also confined in his mobility as well as has been actually sacked 6 times in pair of activities. Combine those constraints along with the Colts' injuries up-front as well as operating back Jonathan Taylor being actually restricted through an ankle personal injury and also there ought to be a chance for the Titans to pin their ears back and rush.If Flacco begins, that is. Richardson could be back and also could change the strategy. Richardson and also Flacco both really love to assess defenses vertically, so the anxiety on the Titans' safety and securities shouldn't be actually various. Yet Richardson' dual-threat talent places a lot more tension on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home and also advantage protectors to have. The flip side, of course, is actually that Richardson has been obstructed 6 times to Flacco's zero. Creating turnovers hasn't precisely been a Titans strength this time, but Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies can offer the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts betting linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point preferences to succeed. The Colts' moneyline is -115 as well as the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under aspects complete is actually 42.5. Offensive Titan of the Video Game-- Will Levis: It's opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still could turn the sphere over once or twice, but he'll additionally allow it loose.Defensive Titan of the Game-- Harold Landry III: This game is actually an ideal opportunity for the edge rushers to make some plays. Expect Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Video Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's puzzling to the enthusiasts or otherwise, the Titans always keep going back to Burks on deep shots. This moment, a couple of will certainly attach for an essential play.Score prophecy: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to put excessive religion in an unverified Titans' outburst. But the Colts' defense is actually struggling a little too much right now. Levis and also his allies look as good as they have via the sky considering that his debut as well as the Titans' defense produces only enough participates in to come away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Call Nick atnsuss@gannett.com. 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