NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans rookie pass rusher Rashad Weaver suffered a broken right fibula in Sunday’s win against the Colts.

The degree of the injury and timetable for his recovery is unclear. It was announced as an ankle injury during the game.

A doctor familiar with such injuries but not with Weaver's case told me six to 12 weeks is a good general range without more information.

The fourth-round pick played an expanded role against Indianapolis with Bud Dupree (knee) active only as an emergency option.

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Weaver suffered the injury late in the third quarter, left the field with help while putting no weight on his right leg, went directly to a cart and was driven to the locker room.

Without him, the Titans have starters Harold Landry and Dupree, when he’s healthy, Derick Roberson, who missed Sunday’s game with a knee issue, and Ola Adeniyi who’s rushed the passer well in his chances. They can also play Denico Autry on the edge. [Unlocked]

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Colts are a puzzling team.

General Manager Chris Ballard has drafted very well since he took over in 2017 with draft choices and organizational building blocks like Darius Leonard, Quenton Nelson, Braden Smith, Nyheim Hines, Jonathan Taylor, Kwity Paye, Marlon Mack, and trading for All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.

But the Colts' front office has not done enough to fill the wide receiver or cornerback positions, and it shows up each week and has held this team back.

In today’s NFL you better have playmakers and the Colts lack those threats on offense.

The Colts rely on veteran a highly productive WR T.Y. Hilton, but he struggles to stay healthy (he’s currently on IR) as he has aged.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Through Mike Vrabel’s tenure with the Titans, he’s frequently judged his team on how it responds to adversity.

And he's generally been happy with the returns.

The sample size for his current team is very small so far, but through three bad halves and one good, the question may be whether his team is a bit over-reliant on misfortune.

After their terrible showing in Week 1 against Arizona, Jeffery Simmons leaned hard on something the franchise has long used as a rallying cry. He spoke of how no one expected the team to go to Seattle and win. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s third-and-long and the rush is closing. A successful completion is looking unlikely.

You’re the quarterback.

Would you take a legitimate hit that results in a roughing the passer call?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When the Titans’ secondary was gutted by injuries and they traded for Desmond King in November last season, the team tried to go overboard with communication.

Don’t just talk to King like he’s a new guy, they said, talk to everyone like he’s a new guy. Overcommunicate with everyone all the time in the secondary.

It was a nice theme in his first game, after just one day of practice. Several other Titans played in their first game Nov. 8, 2020 as well, and the Titans beat the Bears.

But it was hardly the end of the communication issues, a topic that stuck to the Titans like a catchy tune.

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans got exactly what they wanted out of the Seahawks game, a win.

They were able to establish the run game after another slow offensive start in the first quarter.

One staple of an Arthur Smith run offense was his unique ability to stick with the run game and Derrick Henry even if it didn’t work early in the contest. He was almost stubborn that way, but it led to a lot of comeback wins.

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In Week One, Todd Downing did not show that patience but in Week Two down early he stayed patient and continued to call the run plays that eventually led to some big runs and overwhelming time of possession that unleased their best offensive player in Henry and most importantly wore down the Seattle defense.

A makeshift Titans’ offensive line is less of an issue when it is run blocking. Lesser talented blockers are more exposed in a passing game than run.

SEATTLE – Through three halves of football, the Titans had given people sufficient cause for significant concern.

In 30 minutes and 5:15 of bonus time at Lumen Field, however, the Titans showed us who they think they are and expect to be.

The third and fourth quarters plus overtime produced a 33-30 win over a high-quality Seahawks team and got them to 1-1.

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As things turned, they did so with a predictable dose of Derrick Henry carries and offensive patience and an unpredictable measure of MyCole Pruitt and Henry receptions. A defense that has suffered some big busts and allowed plays of 68, 63 and 51 yards clamped down. The last four times Seattle had the ball, the Seahawks managed 43 yards, three first downs and no points.

The Titans came back from 24-9. Per CBS, the Seahawks were previously 52-0 at home in games they led by 15.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Before my departure to Seattle, I wanted to spend some time answering your best questions after what I know has been a rough recovery week filled with nervous anticipation.

I'm off to the Pacific Northwest Saturday evening after, I hope, catching some good college ball.

Hope you get all the results you want. Take Denver giving the points at Jacksonville.

Onto the best questions you threw at me.

When do we see Jim Schwartz taking over?

— JoeC (@CotterJoe) September 17, 2021

Kevo Dwain If Titans fail to put up points this Sunday does that put Todd on the hot seat? Or will the Titans be patient with him?