The struggling Tennessee Titans host the suddenly struggling Indianapolis Colts, Thursday Dec 9, as the Colts can’t afford to lose another game or they could find themselves out of the playoff race. The Colts are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against the Titans; and the Colts have won three straight over Titans. NFL oddsmakers have the Colts as -2.5 point road favorites over the Titans while the game's total has been posted at 46.5 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Spreads for your NFL Week 14 Predictions on the Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans Betting Odds.
The Colts (6-6) (2-4 V) lost to Dallas 35-38, at home, in Week 13 and have dropped to second in the AFC South, one back from Jacksonville. QB Peyton Manning made 36 of 48 passes for 365 yards with two TD’s and four interceptions. RB Javarris James had six carries for 18 yards with two TD’s, while WR Reggie Wayne made 14 catches for 200 yards with a TD. WR Pieree Garcon caught all eight passes tossed at him for 56 yards with a TD. Their defense managed two sacks and no interceptions. Manning had his second straight game where he’s thrown four interceptions, that makes 11 interceptions in three games. "I really don't have an explanation," Manning said following the loss. "I have made some poor decisions, poor throws. I have been throwing completions. My incompletions are interceptions. To have two interceptions returned for touchdowns, to put our team in the hole, I don't make any excuses." Manning wouldn't blame his struggles on the vast injuries that have depleted his receiving corps and backfield, or on an offensive line that is showing wear. He easily could, but really, he can't. The Colts have surrendered 105 points in their last three games and Manning's interceptions have accounted for 24 points over the past two weeks. The Colts play the free-falling Titans twice in the final four games, with Thursday night's meeting in Nashville either a launching point or a trap door. The Colts offense is ranked fourth best overall (388ypg) with the second best ranked pass game (299ypg) and a 27th ranked running game (88ypg). They score the fourth highest amount of points per-game (26.8ppg). Austin Collie leads their offense with six TD’s. The Colts battle the Titans 24th ranked defense (362ypg), their 23rd ranked pass rush (238ypg) and their 22nd ranked rush defense (123ypg). The Titans allow the eighth least points per-game (19.6ppg). Micheal Griffin has four interceptions for the Titans.
The Titans (5-7) (2-4 H) lost to Jacksonville 6-17, at home, in Week 13 and sit tied for last in the AFC South. QB Kerry Collins completed just 14 of 32 for 169 yards with two interceptions. RB Chris Johnson had 13 carries for 53 yards, while Jared Cook made four catches for 47 yards. WR Randy Moss again wasn’t much help to their offense after being targeted three times, catching one for 13 yards. Their defense had one sack and no interceptions. The Titans have gone 13 quarters without scoring a touchdown. "We have to play perfect right now, and we're not doing that," Titans coach Jeff Fisher said. "We're going to continue to work on it. We've gone quarters and quarters without scoring a touchdown. That's got to change." They need to be a more two sided offense with most emphasis on running the ball. Giving the rest running back in the league just 13 carries isn’t going to move the chains, that often. Run the ball and control the clock. They held the ball a season-low 20 minutes, 6 seconds. On a good note the go against the Colts 30th ranked rush defense. The Titans offense is ranked 30th overall (291ypg) with a 31st ranked pass game (179ypg) and a 12th ranked running game (112ypg). RB Chris Johnson leads their offense with nine TD’s. They score the 16th most amount of points per-game (21.9ppg). The Titans square off against the Colts 20th ranked defense (344ypg), their eighth ranked pass rush (207ypg) and their 30th ranked rush defense (136ypg). The Colts give up the 15th most amount of points per-game (21.6ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tennessee's last 9 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tennessee's last 10 games when playing Indianapolis
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
- Indianapolis is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Tennessee.
Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans
When: Thurs, Dec 9, 8:20 PM ET
Pick: Colts -2.5
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The Bottom Line: Peyton should rebound, but their rush defense must be at their best. Be sure to get your NFL Week 14 Predictions on the Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans Betting Odds
