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Indianapolis Colts' Brissett earns respect ahead of MNF at Titans
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett has earned the respect of his teammates after his sudden trade from the New England Patriots.
Titans' Marcus Mariota to play Monday vs. Colts | NFL | Sporting News
Colts or Titans? NFL bloggers debate who will cover Monday night
If you're still on the fence about who to back in this prime time matchup, we've enlisted the help of a pair of expert NFL bloggers who strap on the pads and debate which team will not only win, but cover the spread on Monday Night Football.
Colts vs. Titans: Will the Colts learn to finish?
The last time Tennessee beat the Colts? Matt Hasselbeck was playing quarterback for the Titans, Curtis Painter for the Colts.
Seven Things To Watch For: Colts/Titans Edition
Intro: The Colts (2-3) travel to take on the Titans (2-3) on Monday at Nissan Stadium. Here are seven things to look for in this AFC South Division matchup.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans Odds, Analysis, NFL Betting Pick | Bleacher Report
The Indianapolis Colts own an 11-game winning streak in the rivalry with the Tennessee Titans, sweeping the season series five years in a row and going 10-1 against the spread in the process...
7 Things To Watch For: Colts and Titans | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenter
Here are seven things to watch for in Monday night?s matchup between the Colts and Titans, plus a prediction on Week Six.
Colts brace for first AFC South test | Sports | heraldbulletin.com
In many ways, the Colts' 2017 season truly begins Monday night.

 

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The good news: Jerome Boger?s officiating crew will NOT be calling the game Monday night. The bad news: Walt Anderson?s crew will be.
Not only will we likely have either an ugly passing game from Cassel in which he looks his ripe age of 35, or, we?ll see terrible pass defense by the Colts, but we?ll potentially see nearly 5 penalties per quarter in the process. There isn?t much that could make a game in which the bulk of the plays are rushes ?for 2 yards at a time-- worse, but an officiating crew with happy whistles is absolutely one of them.
Anderson?s crew is one of the worst in the league at slowing the game down and eliminating any sort of a flow which pleases the fans, both, at home and at the game. In fact, this overzealous group of zebras only called fewer penalties per game than the aforementioned Boger and his breed of pleasure bandits this time last season.
Seemingly year-in and year-out we have the same names come up about how tight they call a game. Touchy holding calls that don?t even affect the play in question, questionable block-in-the-back calls behind the ball that do nothing but mount up with the necessary calls throughout a game that can make it unwatchable. Anderson?s crew continues to be one of those repeated each season as the largest offenders.
We notice it. People at the game paying good money to watch it live notice it. Those calling the game for networks are noticing it too, particularly the Monday Night crew calling the game for ESPN.


We often see these games on Thursday Night Football, with bad matchups within bad divisions and this could be argued to hold both of those distinctions as well. Thinking about play stoppage every few plays does not sound very appealing to fans with a vested interest in the game, but those nationally who don?t ? have no reason at all to remain tuned in.
Yes, we want the Colts to win and get to .500 Monday night, but we also want to see some decent football. We want Mariota to play AND have the Colts look good pulling out a much-needed win. We also it to come without significant outside interference that turns the game into a snoozer.
Let ?em play!

 

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[h=1]Titans vs. Colts: Reasons For Confidence And Concern[/h]

Reasons For Confidence: Pass Rush, Aerial Attack, 8 is BACK!

1. Pass Rush: The Colts? offensive line is at the bottom of the league in terms of pass protection. They have given up 18 sacks, which is tied for the 4th most in the league. On the other side, Casey, Orakpo, and Morgan typically have great outings against this offensive front. Combine this all with Jacoby Brissett having a tendency to hold on to the ball too long, and we should hear Mike Keith tonight yelling, ?SAAAAAAAAACCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!?
2. Aerial Attack: Something else that it near the bottom of the league for Indianapolis? Their pass defense. They give up 308 yards per game, and with Marcus Mariota making his return to the field tonight, I?d expect a big game through the air.
3. 8 is BACK!: What more can I say? It is evident that the Titans will go as far as Marcus Mariota can take him. I?m expecting the return of the team?s fearless leader to provide a much needed spark for this team. I know I?m incredibly excited.

Reasons For Concern: History, TY Hilton, Malik Hooker

1. History: I apologize in advance, because we all know that we will hear this 82,000 times today and tonight: The Titans have not beaten the Colts since October of 2011. Yes, it is very annoying. Somehow, every time these two teams face off, every lucky bounce goes the Colts way, or something ridiculous happens to leave us all fuming by the end of the game. I am completely sick of it. It would be great to win tonight for many reasons, but getting over the Colts hump would be the best feeling of all.
2. TY Hilton: This guy has a huge game against the Titans every single year. Most of the time, a big play by him is the deciding factor. The Titans signed Logan Ryan and Adoree Jackson to slow down some of these tough to defend wide receivers in the division. They failed their first test a few weeks ago, but can make up for it by slowing Hilton down tonight.
3. Malik Hooker: The Colts have a new player for us to hate for the next 10 years. Hooker is a ball hawk, and is someone who needs to be accounted for every time Marcus Mariota drops back to pass. Delanie Walker is another player who typically has a strong outing against the Colts, but with the Colts? new center fielder, a new challenge may present itself.

Prediction: I have been waiting for this game since the schedule was first announced. With Marcus Mariota coming back, the longstanding history with Indianapolis, and the game being on Monday night, I?m feeling the universe push this game in the Titans favor.


by Trevor Newsome l Titans community