By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans continued their ups and downs with a big drop-off versus the Colts. They lost to a divisional opponent while playing mainly against the Colts' backup’ quarterback, running back and left tackle.  

The Titans struggled to stop either of the Colts quarterbacks.  

Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) dives after Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) as he rushes the ball Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
  DeAndre Hopkins vs. The Colts/ © Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Colts rookie Anthony Richardson was nine for 12 with 98 yards and backup Gardner Minshew was 11 for 14 with 155 yards passing.  Both were very efficient passing games with only one sack, and that came from a nickel blitz by Roger McCreary. 

The Titans struggled to stop the Colts’ run game and find their own. 

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