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Kevin Hickey

Colts stumble in 31-17 loss to Titans: Instant analysis

The Indianapolis Colts (6-6) were defeated 31-17 by the Tennessee Titans (7-5) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The game was over when…

…Ryan Tannehill found Kalif Raymond on a 40-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to give the Titans a 31-17 lead with 3:02 left in the game.

Game Balls

  • WR Zach Pascal: Stepping in for the inactive T.Y. Hilton, Pascal led the offense with a huge game. He had seven receptions on 10 targets for 109 yards.
  • TE Jack Doyle: Also stepping into a bigger role with Eric Ebron on the injured reserve, Doyle caught six of 11 targets for 73 yards and a touchdown.
  • LB Darius Leonard: Continuing his torrid streak, Leonard finished with 11 tackles (five solo), 2.0 sacks, three quarterback hits and a tackle for loss.

Key Stats

  • The Colts recorded 5.5 sacks as a team.
  • The Colts averaged just 3.6 yards per carry from the running backs.

Quick Hits

  • The Colts have now lost back to back games against division opponents.
  • The Colts were outscored 21-7 in the second half.
  • K Adam Vinatieri made two extra points but missed a field goal and had two other attempts blocked—one of which was taken for a touchdown.
  • QB Jacoby Brissett now has four games this season in which he has thrown one or fewer touchdown passes.
  • Colts had nine passing plays of 16 yards or greater. Pascal had four of them.
  • The Colts have now lost four of their last five games.
  • Indy now has six games having scored fewer than 20 points.

Injuries

  • WR T.Y. Hilton (calf), WR Parris Campbell (hand) and RB Marlon Mack (hand) were all inactive due to injuries.
  • WR Chester Rogers (knee) was ruled out in the second quarter.

Up Next: The Colts are on the road visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) at Raymond James Stadium in Week 14.

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