.The initial local competition of the Brian Callahan period for the Tennessee Titans thinks to become a weird 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 crew enters the video game completely cleared up in its own quarterback situation, with Titans passer Will Levis resolving a shoulder accident and Colts passer Anthony Richardson managing a skew accident. Each have been given ballots of assurance from their coaches to send back as starters when well-balanced, however it wouldn't be a shock to observe either of the particular proficient backups Builder Rudolph and also Joe Flacco as both youngsters heal.For the Titans, Sunday is a possibility to come up with a two-game winning streak and begin 1-0 in department action. Accomplishing this are going to indicate making use of a Colts defense that has battled through eventually obtaining Callahan's passing offense to click, in addition to benefiting from a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's hunting document and also prophecies for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis receives cooked like a celeb. Can he participate in like one? Titans outburst vs Colts self defense: Is going to Levis, pace control and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will definitely remain to be actually the concern up until there is actually explanation to believe otherwise. The Colts position No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, counted through a league-leading five fumbles bounced back, and the Titans are actually still matched for final in free gifts and ranking lifeless last in free offers per game.But remove the takeaways and also the Colts' self defense has actually been among the league's worst via five weeks. It has actually enabled the most gardens per game in the NFL as well as ranks in all-time low 10 in purposes permitted every video game (25th), lawns allowed every play (29th), surge yards made it possible for every game (31st), pass lawns enabled per video game (29th), pass gardens permitted per effort (31st), first downs enabled per video game (31st), third-down conversion fee enabled (28th) and reddish region touchdown price allowed (24th). The Titans' passing attack has disappointed thus far. Levis will certainly possess even more chances to grow the offense up and down against the Colts than he has recently, but the Titans haven't exactly proven they're capable of making the most of those opportunities. There is actually a path to the Titans managing the beat with a stable dose of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears manages, however given the Colts' resist the pass, this week needs to embody a step forward for Levis and his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts offense: Do not allow Joe Flacco hammered youLet's not discount Flacco's ability. Think it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this period. He is actually still got an arm at 39 years of ages, and also he has built a link along with recipients Alec Pierce as well as Josh Downs. But he is actually likewise restricted in his movement and also has been actually sacked six attend pair of video games. Mix those restrictions with the Colts' traumas up-front and also running back Jonathan Taylor being actually limited through an ankle accident and also there need to be an odds for the Titans to pin their ears back and rush.If Flacco starts, that is. Richardson might be back which could transform the strategy. Richardson and Flacco both enjoy to test defenses up and down, so the anxiety on the Titans' safety and securities shouldn't be actually various. But Richardson' dual-threat talent puts extra anxiety on the Titans' linebackers to stay home and upper hand defenders to contain. The flip side, naturally, is actually that Richardson has actually been intercepted six opportunities to Flacco's zero. Producing turn overs hasn't specifically been a Titans stamina this season, but Richardson's mistake-prone inclinations might give the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point preferences to succeed. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under factors amount to is actually 42.5. Objectionable Titan of the Game-- Will Levis: It is actually time for the quarterback to burst out. He still may turn the sphere over once or twice, but he'll likewise permit it loose.Defensive Titan of the Activity-- Harold Landry III: This video game is actually an excellent option for the edge rushes to help make some plays. Expect Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Game-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's baffling to the enthusiasts or not, the Titans keep going back to Burks on deep gos. This time around, one or two will link for an essential play.Score prophecy: Titans 24, Colts 20It's challenging to place excessive religion in an unverified Titans' outburst. Yet the Colts' defense is straining a little excessive at the moment. Levis and also his allies appear as good as they possess through the sky considering that his launching and the Titans' defense produces merely enough plays to come away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is the Titans defeated author for The Tennessean. Call Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. 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