.The 1st local match of the Brian Callahan era for the Tennessee Titans thinks to become an unusual one.The Titans (1-3) host the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Stadium on Sunday (midday CT, CBS). Neither team enters the video game fully worked out in its quarterback condition, along with Titans passer Will Levis working through a shoulder accident as well as Colts passer Anthony Richardson dealing with a skew trauma. Both have actually been actually given ballots of self-confidence from their instructors to send back as starters when healthy, but it wouldn't be actually a shock to observe either of the corresponding proficient back-ups Mason Rudolph and Joe Flacco as the two children heal.For the Titans, Sunday is a chance to produce a two-game winning touch and also begin 1-0 in division action. Doing so will certainly imply making the most of a Colts defense that has battled by eventually acquiring Callahan's passing outburst to click, along with making use of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are actually The Tennessean's searching record as well as predictions for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis obtains baked like a star. Can he play like one? Titans offense vs Colts self defense: Will certainly Levis, tempo management and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly continue to be the worry till there is actually explanation to assume otherwise. The Colts ranking No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced through a league-leading five fumbles recouped, as well as the Titans are still matched for last in giveaways and rank lifeless final in free gifts per game.But remove the takeaways as well as the Colts' self defense has actually been among the category's worst via 5 full weeks. It has allowed the best lawns per video game in the NFL and positions in the bottom 10 in aims made it possible for per video game (25th), lawns enabled every play (29th), surge backyards permitted per video game (31st), pass yards made it possible for every game (29th), pass lawns made it possible for per attempt (31st), very first downs permitted per activity (31st), third-down conversion rate made it possible for (28th) and reddish region touchdown fee allowed (24th). The Titans' passing away strike has let down up until now. Levis is going to have more chances to grow the outburst vertically against the Colts than he possesses previously, but the Titans have not specifically shown they're capable of taking advantage of those chances. There is actually a course to the Titans controlling the tempo with a stable dose of Tony Pollard and also Tyjae Spears manages, yet given the Colts' struggles against the pass, recently needs to have to represent a progression for Levis and also his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans defense vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Do not allow Joe Flacco beat youLet's certainly not discount Flacco's potential. Think it or otherwise, he leads the NFL in passer ranking this period. He is actually still got a branch at 39 years old, as well as he has actually created a relationship along with recipients Alec Pierce and also Josh Downs. But he is actually likewise restricted in his range of motion as well as has actually been actually sacked six attend 2 games. Mix those limitations with the Colts' accidents up front and managing back Jonathan Taylor being limited through an ankle joint personal injury and also there should be actually an odds for the Titans to affix their ears back as well as rush.If Flacco starts, that is actually. Richardson could be back and also might transform the tactical plan. Richardson and also Flacco both adore to test defenses vertically, so the stress and anxiety on the Titans' protections shouldn't be various. However Richardson' dual-threat skill puts extra worry on the Titans' linebackers to stay at home as well as upper hand protectors to contain. The other side, obviously, is that Richardson has been obstructed 6 opportunities to Flacco's zero. Producing turn overs have not precisely been a Titans durability this season, but Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies can give the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts betting linePer BetMGM, the Colts are 1-point faves to succeed. The Colts' moneyline is -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under aspects amount to is actually 42.5. Repulsive Titan of the Activity-- Will Certainly Levis: It is actually opportunity for the quarterback to burst out. He still might switch the sphere over once or twice, yet he'll also permit it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This activity is a best option for the side rushers to make some plays. Count on Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it's perplexing to the fans or not, 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 difficult to put a lot of religion in an unverified Titans' outburst. Yet the Colts' self defense is straining a small amount a lot of at the moment. Levis and also his teammates look comparable to they have via the sky since his debut and the Titans' defense produces only good enough plays to come away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is actually the Titans trumped writer for The Tennessean. Connect with Chip atnsuss@gannett.com. Follow Scar on X, the system in the past called Twitter, @nicksuss.