Scout's take: Titans can expect bigger challenge from Colts this time

The Indianapolis Colts visit Nissan Stadium Sunday for an AFC South matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans beat the Colts, 24-17, on Oct. 2 in Indianapolis. Here's a scouting preview of the rematch from Blake Beddingfield, who scouted for the Titans for 19 years.

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Colts got a win on Sunday versus a competitive Jacksonville Jaguars team by changing the offensive approach they had early in the season.

With their top two rushers injured, the Colts' offense utilized a short to intermediate passing attack featuring seven different receivers.

Jeffery Simmons and Matt Ryan

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The key was highlighting their best-receiving option in Michael Pittman who had a career day with 13 receptions for 134 yards.

Parris Campbell, a 2019 second-round pick, has only played in 21 games out of a potential 55 in his career due to injuries. He was drafted to be a speed receiver with the ability to run after the catch.

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Paul Kuharsky has covered the Tennessee Titans since 1996, first for The Tennessean, then ESPN.com and now independently at paulkuharsky.com. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and one of the longest-tenured Titans beat reporters in the franchise's history.