The Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts meet Sunday in NFL action from Lucas Oil Stadium. The Titans just finished up a game versus the Bengals. In that matchup Tennessee posted a blowout victory. As for Indianapolis, their last outing was versus the Rams. Indianapolis would go on to lose a tough one in overtime. Check back all season long for free NFL picks at Sports Chat Place.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans had a couple of close matchups right out of the gate this year, with mixed results. First came a 16-15 loss to the Saints in the opener, then a 27-24 result in overtime versus the Chargers for Tennessee’s first win of the year. The Titans couldn’t sustain any momentum from that however, losing to the Browns 27-3 the next week.
In the Bengals matchup on Sunday, Tennessee scored 21 points in the second quarter during an otherwise quiet offensive game in a 27-3 win. QB Ryan Tannehill finished with 240 yards, one TD and one interception. Derrick Henry added 122 rush yards and a score off 22 carries, and, DeAndre Hopkins had 63 yards on four catches.
Tennessee Titans Team Facts
The Titans have won each of their last nine games in October.
The Titans have covered the spread in each of their last nine games in October.
The Titans have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games against AFC South opponents.
The Titans have won the first quarter in four of their last five games as underdogs against AFC South opponents.
The Titans have won the first half in nine of their last 10 road games against AFC South opponents.
Indianapolis Colts
Over on the Colts’ side, they took a tough loss to the rival Jaguars in their opener this year, falling 31-21. Indianapolis bounced back with a 31-20 win over the Texans in the next game however, then follwed that up with another win 22-19 in overtime versus the Ravens. Colts RB Zach Moss rushed for 122 yards on 30 carries in that one.
Back on Sunday versus the Rams, the Colts were down 20-0 at the break but fought back in the second half to force overtime. Indianapolis would eventually fall 29-23, though. QB Anthony Richardson put up 200 yards and two scores alongside a rushing TD. Moss led the run on 70 yards, and Andrew Ogletree caught three balls for 48 yards and a score.
Indianapolis Colts Team Facts
The Colts have lost each of their last seven games at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Colts have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
The Colts have lost the first quarter in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AFC opponents.
The Colts have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last nine Week 5 games.
The Colts have lost the first half in each of their last nine games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
The Colts rank 32nd in the NFL in Q1 opponent points per game this season (8.8)
The Colts rank T2nd in the NFL in forced fumbles this season (8)
The Titans rank 32nd in the NFL in H2 points per game this season (5.8)
The Titans rank 4th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game this season (70.0)
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’ll probably take a stab on the Titans. Also probably not touching this one, as you could make a case either way; it should be a fun game to watch, though. That said, Tennessee looked pretty good against a struggling Bengals team over the weekend, compiling 400 yards (173 rushing), 6.3 yards per play, 23 first downs and an 8-of-13 rate on third-down tries. The defense was great on the other side, giving up just 211 yards (139 passing) and 14 first downs.
As for Indianapolis, they get a lot of credit for fighting back in the second half against LA. Ultimately the Colts held the ball for just 24:25 though, and converted just three of 10 third-down tries. (The eight penalties for 80 yards didn’t help either.) I like this one to be close most of the way, with the Titans pulling out a late cover/win.
