The Tennessee Titans suffered a tough loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, falling 38-30. Here are six key takeaways from the game:
Mason Rudolph struggled with consistency, finishing 23-of-34 for 252 yards and two touchdowns, but also throwing three interceptions. He blamed himself for his team’s poor performance, saying he put them in a bad spot with costly turnovers.
The Titans’ run defense was porous, allowing the Colts to run for 335 yards, including 218 yards by running back Jonathan Taylor. The unit struggled throughout the game, and Coach Brian Callahan called it “a super-disappointing performance.”
Despite being down by 38 points, the Titans made a late comeback, scoring 23 points in the fourth quarter. However, they ultimately fell short, thanks to defensive issues that prevented them from making one more stop.
Tyjae Spears had another strong game, scoring two touchdowns and adding 27 rushing yards. Tight end Chig Okonkwo also had a solid performance with nine catches for 81 yards.
Safety Amani Hooker made the biggest play on defense, intercepting a quarterback Anthony Richardson pass in the second half. Unfortunately, it was one of few bright spots for the Titans’ struggling defense.
The game took an injury toll, with several players leaving the field with injuries, including linebacker Kenneth Murray and defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat. Coach Callahan expressed concern about Murray’s wrist injury.
Source: https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/six-things-that-stood-out-for-the-titans-in-sunday-s-loss-to-the-colts-x6035