In a showdown between AFC South rivals, the Indianapolis Colts are set to face off against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. Positioned at the second spot in the division, the Colts are vying for an AFC Wildcard berth with a 6-5 record for the season, having secured a 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their previous outing. The Tennessee Titans, at 4-7, are also coming off a win, having triumphed over the Carolina Panthers in Week 12.The Indianapolis are -2 in this game over the Titans.
Colts in a Playoff Race
The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a tie with Houston and the Denver Broncos for the last wildcard spot in the AFC. This season has been marked by intrigue for the Colts, having scored 269 points while allowing 268. Riding a three-game winning streak, they have outscored opponents 64-39.
Gardner Minshew has assumed the role of starting quarterback, effectively moving the ball, with 8 touchdown passes in 11 games. Michael Pittman, his primary target, is just 216 yards away from reaching 1,000 yards for the season. Examining the Colts’ statistics, the running back duo of Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss has been formidable, accumulating over 1,000 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns on 241 combined carries. Taylor was instrumental in the recent win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, contributing two touchdowns.
The Colts are at the Bengals next week, before coming home to host the Steelers. The final three games for Indianapolis are at Atlanta, home against the Raiders and then taking on the Texans in Week 18.
Henry Anchors Titans Attack
On the Titans’ side, Derrick Henry delivered a two-touchdown performance in their recent victory, snapping a three-game losing streak. However, the Titans have faced challenges, losing five of their last seven games and averaging just 16.8 points per game, ranking 27th in the league.
Derrick Henry, with six rushing touchdowns, is 261 yards away from reaching the 1,000-yard mark for the season. DeAndre Hopkins, in his debut season as the top receiver for the Titans, has amassed 699 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Will Levis seems to have solidified his position as the starting quarterback for the Titans.
Looking ahead, the Titans have a challenging schedule with matchups against the Miami Dolphins, followed by back-to-back home games against the Texans and Seahawks. Despite the odds, their prospects for reaching the playoffs remain uncertain.
Tight One in Divisional Bash
In their initial game, the Colts came away with the win, but adjustments are expected in the upcoming clash, with the Titans making a push for a postseason berth. The Colts may struggle to contain Derrick Henry in this game, and we predict a tight game.
While the Titans keep this game close, the Colts have more weapons and come away with the win here. The final betting pick for this game is Jonathan Taylor and his Indianapolis Colts -2 over the Tennessee Titans in this huge AFC South tilt on Sunday.
