5 takeaways from Colts’ 23-16 win over the Titans

There was plenty of excitement about the future of the Indianapolis Colts with Anthony Richardson and newly extended Jonathan Taylor entering Sunday but it was the backup quarterback and running back that helped lead the Colts in a win over their divisional rivals Tennessee Titans.

The Indy offense was powered behind their offensive line. They dominated the trenches against a stout Tennessee defensive front. Opening up lanes for the backs and protecting whoever was behind them at quarterback.

It was a bend but don’t break day for the Colts defense. Gus Bradley’s unit was outstanding against Derrick Henry but did struggle in coverage on DeAndre Hopkins. The Titans offense was able to move the ball but Indy’s defense did a solid job keeping them out of the endzone besides the one touchdown drive they gave up.

Shane Steichen’s team was able to make plays when it mattered in the fourth quarter. His defense forced a turnover on downs by stuffing Henry on a fourth-and-short. Then his offense was able to follow that up with a 84-yard drive that took 7:03 off the clock and put them up 23-16 with 1:00 left in the game. Julian Blackmon capped it off by picking off Ryan Tannehill to secure the victory for Indianapolis.

Julian Blackmon picks off Ryan Tannehill to secure the win for the #Colts!!pic.twitter.com/e2gQZVvoWT

— Cody Manning (@CodyTalksNFL) October 8, 2023

Here are five takeaways from the Colts win over the Titans: