.The very first local competition of the Brian Callahan period for the Tennessee Titans thinks to become a strange one.The Titans (1-3) host the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South face-off at Nissan Coliseum on Sunday (noon CT, CBS). Neither staff enters into the game totally settled in its quarterback scenario, with Titans passer Is going to Levis overcoming a shoulder personal injury and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson dealing with an oblique injury. Each have been offered votes of assurance from their trains to return as starters when healthy and balanced, however it would not be actually a shock to find either of the respective veteran back-ups Builder Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as the two youngsters heal.For the Titans, Sunday is a possibility to create a two-game winning streak and also start 1-0 in division action. Doing this will imply making use of a Colts self defense that has battled by finally receiving Callahan's passing outburst to hit, along with making the most of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's hunting record and predictions for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis acquires roasting like a star. Can he play like one? Titans outburst vs Colts defense: Will definitely Levis, tempo control and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly continue to be the worry up until there is actually factor to presume typically. The Colts ranking No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced by a league-leading five fumbles recovered, as well as the Titans are still tied for last in free gifts and also ranking dead last in giveaways per game.But eliminate the takeaways and also the Colts' protection has been one of the circle's worst through five weeks. It has allowed the most gardens every video game in the NFL and also rankings in the bottom 10 in goals made it possible for per activity (25th), gardens enabled per play (29th), surge yards enabled every activity (31st), pass backyards made it possible for every activity (29th), pass lawns enabled every attempt (31st), very first downs enabled every activity (31st), third-down sale price allowed (28th) as well as red zone goal fee made it possible for (24th). The Titans' passing away assault has actually disappointed thus far. Levis will definitely possess extra options to increase the offense up and down against the Colts than he possesses previously, but the Titans have not exactly confirmed they're capable of taking advantage of those possibilities. There's a road to the Titans controlling the beat with a constant dosage of Tony Pollard as well as Tyjae Spears manages, however given the Colts' resist the successfully pass, this week needs to have to work with a progression for Levis as well as his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Don't allow Joe Flacco beat youLet's certainly not discount Flacco's capacity. Think it or not, he leads the NFL in passer rating this period. He's still obtained an arm at 39 years of ages, and he has actually shaped a hookup with recipients Alec Pierce and also Josh Downs. But he's likewise restricted in his mobility and also has actually been sacked 6 times in two games. Blend those limitations with the Colts' traumas up front and also operating back Jonathan Taylor being limited through an ankle joint personal injury as well as there should be an opportunity for the Titans to affix their ears back as well as rush.If Flacco begins, that is actually. Richardson can be back and that could possibly modify the tactical plan. Richardson as well as Flacco both love to examine defenses up and down, so the stress and anxiety on the Titans' safeties should not be various. However Richardson' dual-threat skill places much more tension on the Titans' linebackers to stay home as well as edge defenders to have. The flip side, obviously, is actually that Richardson has actually been obstructed six times to Flacco's zero. Generating turnovers hasn't exactly been a Titans durability this season, however Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies might give the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point faves to win. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is actually -105. The over-under aspects tot is 42.5. Offensive Titan of the Game-- Will Definitely Levis: It is actually time for the quarterback to break out. He still may turn the sphere over once or twice, but he'll additionally let it loose.Defensive Titan of the Activity-- Harold Landry III: This game is a perfect opportunity for the edge rushes to produce some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually confusing to the enthusiasts or otherwise, the Titans maintain returning to Burks on deep gos. This time, 1 or 2 are going to attach for a pivotal play.Score forecast: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to place too much religion in an unproven Titans' outburst. However the Colts' self defense is actually having a hard time a little a lot of immediately. Levis as well as his teammates appear like they have by means of the air given that his debut and the Titans' protection creates simply enough plays ahead away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is the Titans trumped article writer for The Tennessean. Get in touch with Scar atnsuss@gannett.com. 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