Titans’ reasons for optimism, concern in Week 13

The Tennessee Titans will play their third divisional contest of the 2023 campaign in Week 13 when they host the Indianapolis Colts in Nissan Stadium.

The Titans have lost each of their first two AFC South contests, with the first coming in Week 5 against Indy, who notched a victory at Lucas Oil Stadium, 23-16, snapping a five-game losing streak against its division rival.

Through 11 games, both teams have seen opposite results from what was expected going into the season.

Indianapolis was expected to be at or near the bottom of the division, yet they sit in second place going into this game. Meanwhile, the Titans were thought to be the biggest threat to the Jacksonville Jaguars but sit in the cellar of the AFC South.

Since their last matchup, the Titans have handed the keys to the car to rookie quarterback Will Levis, who was given the starting job when Ryan Tannehill injured his ankle.

The Colts, on the other hand, had to go to veteran signal-caller Gardner Minshew after rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury against the Titans.

With the Titans seeking revenge in Week 13, here’s a look at their reasons for optimism and concern going into this matchup against the Colts.