The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) defeated the Tennessee Titans (1-1) on Sunday at Nissan Stadium by a score of 19-17.
The game was over when…
…The Titans failed to convert a fourth-down attempt with 13 seconds remaining in the game.
Game Balls
- DT Denico Autry: The Colts struggled up front, but Autry had a strong day that included 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble.
- DT Grover Stewart: On limited snaps, Stewart provided some solid push from the interior while also recording a sack in the second half.
- RB Jordan Wilkins: The second-year RB took five carries for 82 yards, which included a 55-yard run to set up a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
- LB Darius Leonard: Leading the team in tackles (10), Leonard also recorded a sack.
Key Stats
- 168: The Colts continue to commit to the rushing attack with 168 yards as a team.
- 1/9: The Colts defense was extremely stingy on third downs, allowing the Titans offense to convert just one of nine attempts.
Quick Hits
- The Colts are 12-2 against the Titans in their last 14 games.
- QB Jacoby Brissett threw his first interception in 167 pass attempts.
- WR Parris Campbell scored his first career touchdown on a 12-yard deep crosser.
- Kicker Adam Vinatieri struggled again, missing two extra-point attempts.
- TE Eric Ebron caught his first touchdown pass of the season on a three-yard shovel pass.
- The Colts offensive line struggled mostly with run blocking, but they were mostly stout in pass protection.
- The front seven couldn’t stop Titans RB Derrick Henry who took 15 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown.
- WR T.Y. Hilton was quiet for most of the day but finished with four receptions on six targets for 43 yards and the go-ahead touchdown.
Injuries
- DE Jabaal Sheard (knee), RB Jonathan Williams (rib) and DE Kemoko Turay (neck) were inactive due to their injuries.
- CB Pierre Desir suffered a knee injury in the third quarter and was ruled out.
Up Next: The Colts return for their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
