The defense and special teams delivered Tennessee's first victory, but conservative play-calling continues to leave questions about Cam Ward and the development of the young offense.
By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans got their first win of the season while their second-year quarterback Cam Ward only threw for 102 yards, had an interception and completed just half of his throws.
They won it on the back of their defense and special teams. The offense made some timely plays and leaned heavily on the run game to balance the offensive game plan in the second half.
The Colts had a 13-0 lead at halftime and looked confident that they had the game in hand. But the confidence was unwarranted arrogance. The Colts forgot they only have one viable offensive player in Jonathan Taylor and a very average NFL quarterback in Daniel Jones, who made multiple questionable throws and reads and panicked in the pocket whenever the Titans had anywhere close to a free rusher.
The Colts didn’t factor in that the Titans were hungry for a win. When the Titans saw the opening after a fumble and interception caused by their defense, the intensity level and momentum swung toward Tennessee.
