The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans prepare to face off with identical 2-3 records and with a chance to play their way into a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South. The loser will be alone in last.
There are some positive things to note as Indianapolis heads into Nashville that could help their chances to pull out a big win. One is that there is a good match-up between the Colts defensive strength against the run and the Titans offensive scheme that features it. Another is that quarterback Marcus Mariota may still be recovering from a hamstring injury that could keep him inside the pocket much more than he traditionally does and that could take away from some of Tennessee’s option looks.