Indianapolis
Colts (6-3) at Tennessee Titans (4-5):
Pop quiz: Which AFC South team has the longest current
winning streak? That’d be the formerly winless Jacksonville Jaguars. Think
maybe this division has some issues? The Colts are clearly sitting in the best
position, but they look anything but secure. Indianapolis is clearly struggling
with the loss of Reggie Wayne, as evidenced by the need of a tremendous
second-half comeback against Houston and an eight-point performance (those
courtesy of garbage time) in a blowout at home against St. Louis this week. But
that’s not the only issue. Tavon Austin gashed Indy just about every way
possible, Zac Stacy continued to do Zac Stacy-like things, and Trent Richardson
is still waiting for FedEx to ship the athletic ability he left in Cleveland.
The good news is, they play the Titans! It’s looking
increasingly like Mike Munchak is out. It’s hard to argue that he’s got the
makings of a solid football team, but considering that the Titans weren’t
exactly in dire straits before his hire, that’s not something he can really lay
claim to. For the third straight year, the Titans have allowed the worst team
in the NFL to beat them in a late-season game, this time at home against what
was, consensus, the worst team since the ’08 Lions. Chris Johnson looks amazing
… when he’s not being drowned in 300-lb men. Jake Locker looks effective … when
he’s healthy. The Titans defense looks lockdown … when it’s not trying to make
up for its offenses mistakes. Both of these teams have a shot at the
postseason, and both will be lucky to survive if they actually get there. But
there’s one thing Indy has that Tennessee simply can’t match: Andrew Luck.
Indianapolis
Colts: 23-17
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