NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans strengthened their hold on the AFC South as they defeated the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, 19-10. Tennessee jumped out to a 13-0 lead by the halftime break thanks to a 76-yard pick six thrown by Matt Ryan, and didn't look back.
Ryan Tannehill completed 13 of 20 passes for 132 yards. He suffered what appeared to be a lower leg injury on the first play of the fourth quarter, and was replaced by rookie Malik Willis for one play. Tannehill returned to the game, although he had a very obvious limp. Derrick Henry then took over on offense, and he finished with 128 rushing yards on 30 carries.
New Titans tight end Austin Hooper took "National Tight Ends Day" to heart, as he put together his best performance of the season, catching three passes for 56 yards. He made a wild bobbling catch in the fourth quarter that stole a challenge away from Colts head coach Frank Reich.
For Indy, the offense had a rough day. Ryan was under pressure constantly, and threw interceptions on back-to-back possessions in the second quarter. He finished completing 33 of 44 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Colts wideout Parris Campbell had himself a day, as he caught a career-high 10 passes for 70 yards and the Colts' lone touchdown. Star running back Jonathan Taylor on the other hand rushed just 10 times for 58 yards.
The Colts will return to Indianapolis next week, and host the Washington Commanders. As for the Titans, they will hit the road to take on another divisional rival in the Houston Texans.