.The first divisional competition of the Brian Callahan age for the Tennessee Titans figures to become a peculiar one.The Titans (1-3) multitude the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) in an AFC South showdown at Nissan Arena on Sunday (noon CT, CBS). Neither crew enters into the activity entirely worked out in its own quarterback situation, with Titans passer Is going to Levis working through a shoulder injury and also Colts passer Anthony Richardson taking care of a skew accident. Both have been actually given ballots of self-confidence coming from their coaches to give back as starters when healthy, but it wouldn't be actually a shock to find either of the particular veteran data backups Mason Rudolph as well as Joe Flacco as both kids heal.For the Titans, Sunday is actually an option to come up with a two-game winning touch as well as begin 1-0 in branch play. Doing so will certainly mean making the most of a Colts protection that has actually strained by ultimately receiving Callahan's passing offense to hit, in addition to taking advantage of a turnover-prone Colts offense.Here are The Tennessean's hunting document and predictions for Sunday's game.ESTES|Levis gets roasting like a celeb. Can he play like one? Titans outburst vs Colts protection: Will Levis, beat control and also the boom-or-bust attackTurnovers will certainly remain to be actually the issue till there is actually main reason to presume otherwise. The Colts ranking No. 6 in the NFL in takeaways, paced by a league-leading five fumbles bounced back, and the Titans are actually still tied for last in giveaways as well as position dead last in free offers per game.But take away the takeaways as well as the Colts' self defense has actually been just one of the league's worst via five weeks. It has actually permitted one of the most lawns per game in the NFL and rankings in all-time low 10 in goals permitted every game (25th), yards made it possible for every play (29th), rush backyards allowed every activity (31st), pass gardens permitted every activity (29th), pass yards allowed every effort (31st), 1st downs allowed per activity (31st), third-down transformation cost allowed (28th) and also red area goal cost allowed (24th). The Titans' death attack has actually dissatisfied until now. Levis is going to possess extra possibilities to broaden the offense up and down against the Colts than he possesses recently, however the Titans haven't specifically verified they're capable of making the most of those possibilities. There's a path to the Titans regulating the tempo with a consistent dosage of Tony Pollard as well as Tyjae Spears manages, but provided the Colts' struggles against the pass, this week requires to embody a step forward for Levis and also his receivers.Advantage: TitansTitans protection vs Indianapolis Colts outburst: Don't allow Joe Flacco hammered youLet's certainly not undersell Flacco's potential. Believe it or not, 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 actually built a hookup along with recipients Alec Pierce and also Josh Downs. Yet he's additionally confined in his flexibility as well as has been actually sacked six times in 2 video games. Incorporate those limitations with the Colts' personal injuries in advance and also managing back Jonathan Taylor being limited by an ankle joint personal injury and also there must be a chance for the Titans to affix their ears back and also rush.If Flacco starts, that is. Richardson can be back which could possibly change the game plan. Richardson and also Flacco both really love to evaluate defenses up and down, so the stress on the Titans' safeties should not be actually different. However Richardson' dual-threat talent puts a lot more stress on the Titans' linebackers to stay home and advantage defenders to contain. The other side, obviously, is actually that Richardson has actually been actually obstructed 6 opportunities to Flacco's absolutely no. Producing turn overs have not specifically been actually a Titans toughness this period, however Richardson's mistake-prone tendencies could offer the Titans help.Advantage: TitansTitans vs Colts wagering linePer BetMGM, the Colts are actually 1-point preferences to win. The Colts' moneyline is actually -115 and also the Titans' moneyline is -105. The over-under aspects complete is actually 42.5. Outrageous Titan of the Activity-- Will Certainly Levis: It's opportunity for the quarterback to break out. He still may switch the ball over one or two times, but he'll additionally allow it loose.Defensive Titan of the Video Game-- Harold Landry III: This video game is actually an excellent opportunity for the side rushers to produce some plays. Anticipate Landry to lead the charge.Surprise Titan of the Activity-- Treylon Burks: Whether it is actually baffling to the supporters or not, the Titans maintain returning to Burks on deep-seated shots. This time around, one or two will attach for a critical play.Score prediction: Titans 24, Colts 20It's hard to place a lot of religion in an unproven Titans' offense. But the Colts' protection is actually struggling a little bit excessive right now. Levis as well as his teammates look as good as they possess via the sky since his debut and also the Titans' protection produces only enough plays to come away along with an AFC South win.Nick Suss is the Titans defeated article writer for The Tennessean. Contact Scar atnsuss@gannett.com. Follow Scar on X, the platform in the past called Twitter, @nicksuss.