.The initial divisional competition of the Brian Callahan time for the Tennessee Titans figures to be an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) host the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Stadium on Sunday (noontime CT, CBS). Neither crew enters into the game completely worked out in its quarterback situation, along with Titans passer Will definitely Levis resolving a shoulder trauma and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson dealing with a skew personal injury. Both have actually been provided ballots of self-confidence coming from their trains to give back as beginners when healthy and balanced, but it would not be actually a surprise to view either of the corresponding proficient data backups Builder Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as the two children heal.For the Titans, Sunday is an option to produce a two-game winning streak as well as begin 1-0 in branch play. Doing this will definitely mean making use of a Colts protection that has battled by finally getting Callahan's passing outburst to click on, as well as making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's hunting record and also predictions for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis obtains cooked like a celebrity. Can he play like one? Titans offense vs Colts self defense: Is going to Levis, beat control as well as the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers are going to continue to be the concern up until there is actually factor to think typically. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, counted through a league-leading five fumbles recouped, and the Titans are still tied for final in free gifts and position lifeless last in free offers per game.But reduce the takeaways and the Colts' defense has actually been among the league's worst through five weeks. It has actually permitted one of the most gardens per video game in the NFL and also ranks in the bottom 10 in purposes enabled per video game (25th), yards permitted every play (29th), rush gardens allowed every game (31st), pass gardens permitted per activity (29th), pass lawns allowed every attempt (31st), first downs enabled per video game (31st), third-down transformation price allowed (28th) and also red zone goal cost enabled (24th). The Titans' passing attack has let down so far. Levis is going to have extra options to expand the outburst up and down versus the Colts than he possesses earlier, yet the Titans have not specifically proven they can making use of those possibilities. There's a road to the Titans managing the pace along with a steady dosage of Tony Pollard and also Tyjae Spears runs, but provided the Colts' resist the successfully pass, this week requires to exemplify a breakthrough for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Don't let Joe Flacco beat youLet's not discount Flacco's ability. Believe it or not, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this season. He's still received an arm at 39 years old, and also he has created a link with recipients Alec Pierce and also Josh Downs. Yet he is actually likewise confined in his range of motion and has been sacked six times in pair of games. Combine those restrictions along with the Colts' traumas in advance and also running back Jonathan Taylor being actually confined through an ankle joint trauma as well as there need to be actually an odds for the Titans to pin their ears back and rush.If Flacco starts, that is actually. Richardson could be back and that could possibly alter the tactical plan. Richardson and Flacco both like to examine defenses vertically, so the stress on the Titans' safety and securities shouldn't be different. Yet Richardson' dual-threat ability places extra anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay home and also upper hand protectors to consist of. The other hand, naturally, is that Richardson has actually been intercepted 6 opportunities to Flacco's absolutely no. Making turn overs have not exactly been a Titans toughness this season, but Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies could provide the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts betting linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point preferences to succeed. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is actually -105. The over-under points amount to is actually 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Game-- Will Certainly Levis: It's opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still could turn the ball over once or twice, yet he'll likewise let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This game is an ideal possibility for the side rushers to make some plays. Anticipate Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Video Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually puzzling to the enthusiasts or otherwise, the Titans keep getting back to Burks on deep shots. This time around, one or two will link for a critical play.Score prediction: Titans 24, Colts 20It's challenging to put too much religion in an unverified Titans' outburst. Yet the Colts' defense is battling a little bit excessive now. Levis and his allies look like they have with the air because his debut as well as the Titans' protection creates just good enough participates in to come away with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans trumped author for The Tennessean. Call Scar atnsuss@gannett.com. 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