NFL Week 3 Odds, Point Spread & Total: Colts vs. Titans

While the Tennessee Titans are not surprised by the quarterback’s toughness, their immediate goal is protecting him better.

They’ve run far better in two games so far.

Newly acquired running back, Frank Gore had 15 carries for 57 yards but fumbled the ball on the 2-inch line when he was going in for a touchdown.

“We just went out there and played our game”. The Titans were flagged twice for delay of game.

With the Colts 0-2 (and having scored a measly seven points in two games, much to the chagrin of Adam Vinatieri fantasy owners), Tennessee has a chance, maybe even a good one, to return to winning ways.

The weakest part about the Titans offense.

Although Mariota took most of the blame for the Sunday afternoon loss in game two, Taylor Lewan admitted the offensive line needed to do more to protect their young quarterback, and keep him out of those situations. He said the key in his recovery will be how he feels Thursday. Five of those teams – Arizona (1998), Buffalo (1998), New England (1996), Detroit (1995), Houston (1990) – lost their first two games on the road and were able to rally and make the playoffs.

Bishop Sankey had a strong performance in the season-opening victory at Tampa Bay and leads the team with 116 yards. Cody Riggs (knee) missed the Browns game.

Being beaten deep, twice, is never a good look.

Titans veteran cornerback Jason McCourty returned to the practice field on Wednesday for the first time since groin surgery back in August. Sensabaugh was the cornerback on the receiving end of the Benjamin-Manziel connection. His 58.9 passer rating is last in the NFL. “We’re in the fine-tuning of it and not starting well doesn’t mean we won’t finish well”. Andrew Luck completed 21 of 37 passes for 250 yards, one touchdown against three interceptions. The Titans have an open date on October. 4. The question remains, should we be seeing more of Green-Beckham?

“He believes he can extend the play and make the play”, Whisenhunt said. If they’re able to accomplish those things against Wisconsin, then the confidence around this program should continue to grow. The Tennessee Titans first divisional battle takes place at home vs the Indianapolis Colts.

Mariota has already shown how resilient he is and will come into this game with last week’s game in the past. Whisenhunt needs to cut his second round draft pick loose. Indeed there was a chance for the Titans to tie it in the fourth quarter with a late drive inside the 20. The five interceptions and three fumbles lost add up to 33 percent of the Colts’ offensive possessions ending with a turnover. It’s something we look at and we know we’ve got to go out there and start fast….

The Titans have not had a physical man in the center of the defensive line since Albert Haynesworth, if Al Woods can emerge as a disruptive presence, he could play himself into a starting position instead of just being a rotational player. “Two games on the road to start the season’s tough, especially when it’s home openers for the team you’re playing, but that doesn’t matter”. Woods should get the start with Hill being in the backup, situational down role.