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Scout's take: Titans force short throws, Jeffery Simmons was everywhere, Austin Hooper emerges

Scout's take: Titans force short throws, Jeffery Simmons was everywhere, Austin Hooper emerges

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans pieced together another win.

It sure didn’t look pretty or dominant but is their fourth in a row and completed a series sweep of the Colts. 

Austin Hooper

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They scored only one touchdown all game and that was an interception returned by the defense.

The key to the game was coaching and a few critical plays that tilted the outcome in the Titans' favor.

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PK TV: Full discussion of Game Two of the Titans' sweep of the Colts

PKColtsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- So this 4-2 record seemed pretty unlikely after that 0-2 start, but here stand your Tennessee Titans, in complete control of the AFC South.

We should mention that it's a weak division and the Titans did well to pure the Colts into beating themselves, but hey, that's part of the recipe of good teams, and Mike Vrabel teams.

So we gathered to discuss the team's strong win and season sweep over its primary divisional rival.

The Titans did well to rattle Matt Ryan, again, and really showed off their toughness as Ryan Tannehill, Ben Jones and Jeffery Simmons all had to step out with injuries but all returned to see things through.

Head to the private Facebook page or below to rewatch.

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Ryan Tannehill is better than Matt Ryan and the Titans control the AFC South

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The reasonable doubt about the Titans in the playoffs is their quarterback.

But the reason Tennessee almost assuredly will be in the playoff field as AFC South champions will also be their quarterback.

Ryan Tannehill

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Ryan Tannehill showed off the distance between him and Matt Ryan, the quarterback of the second-best team in the division at Nissan Stadium in Sunday’s 19-10 win over Indianapolis. The Titans are 4-2, 2-0 in the division with both wins against the Colts.

Indianapolis is 3-3-1, already 1-3-1 in the division.

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Titans' Mail: Jon Robinson's standing, new stadium size and Cody Hollister

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Happy weekend party people. I hope you've got a lot of quality stuff ahead of you before the Colts and Titans kick off Sunday afternoon.

It's been a bit since I gathered the mail, so let's sort through it together.

Jon Robinson

If you missed the podcast, I encourage you to check that out. You can find it on iTunes, Google Podcasts and Castbox. I apologize for the technical difficulties right now on Spotify and Sticher.

Russell Jones If we can play hypothetical, let’s say the Titans win the AFC South with a 10-7 record, lose first round of the playoffs. Should Jon Robinson still be on the hot seat for the construction of this roster? And will he be?

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Podcast: Which Titans should play more, their post-bye thinking and the red zone

PodcastArtNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new podcast episode awaits you and you can find it on iTunes, Google Podcasts and Castbox. I apologize for the technical difficulties right now on Spotify and Sticher.

Whichever platform you prefer, please subscribe, rate and review.

Subjects I delve into:

  • Who should play more and who should play less after the bye?
  • Is the Colts' offense evolving after a week without their running backs?
  • Todd Downing on bye-week work
  • Shane Bowen on big plays allowed and the Titans' stable of defensive backs
  • The greatness in the red zone but the trouble getting there
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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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Missing home runs from Derrick Henry mean even Titans' foundation is not right

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Yes, the Titans are 3-2 and have won three in a row. They've been fighting through their deficiencies and finding ways.

They are rested, coming off a bye for a quick rematch for their top challenger in the AFC South. The Colts have a similar story, minus the rest, but they’ve lost four consecutive games to Tennessee and five out of six.

Derrick Henry

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Still, it’s difficult not to judge the Titans against the standards of their own fine play in recent years and the standards of quality football that will be required for playoff success. I don’t think I am alone in feeling that.

They’ve created high expectations.

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Mike Herndon: Are the Titans contenders or pretenders in 2022?

Mike Herndon: Are the Titans contenders or pretenders in 2022?

By MIKE HERNDON, columnist

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Through six weeks of the 2022 NFL season, the Titans have proven to be difficult to pin down.

They’re 3-2, sitting as the third seed in the AFC if the playoffs were to begin today, but they’re also tied for 24th in the NFL in point differential, allowing 22 more points to opponents than they have scored themselves through their first five games.

Mike Vrabel

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Winning three straight nailbiters against the Raiders, Colts, and Commanders has righted the ship in the win-loss column, but defining what this team really is depends heavily on the eye of the beholder.

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