Colts at Titans
Indianapolis Colts 35, Tennessee Titans 23 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Colts 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Titans 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPVince Young 287 yds passingLaDainian Tomlinson 71 yds rushingAndrew Bennett 166 yds receivingStephen Tulloch 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 383 · 333Passing yards 263 · 287Rushing yards 120 · 46Completions 28/43 · 24/35Yards per carry 4.6 · 2.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13h ago
In a decisive Week 3 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 35-23, solidifying their position in the early 2027 season. This victory was crucial for the Colts as they look to establish momentum and climb the ranks in the AFC South.
Offensively, Vince Young had a standout performance for the Titans, throwing for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield effectively. However, LaDainian Tomlinson led the Colts' ground game with 71 rushing yards, providing the necessary balance to their attack. Andrew Bennett was a key target for Young, racking up 166 receiving yards and keeping the Titans competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Titans struggled to contain the Colts' offense, which ultimately proved to be the difference-maker. The game turned when the Colts capitalized on a critical turnover late in the second quarter, allowing them to stretch their lead and maintain control. Stephen Tulloch’s 11 total tackles highlighted the Titans' effort on defense, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts' offensive efficiency.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | ||||||
| Peyton ManningQB | 28/43 | 65% | 263 | 2 | 0 | 97.3 |
Titans | ||||||
| Vince YoungQB | 24/35 | 69% | 287 | 2 | 0 | 112.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||||
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 13 | 71 | 5.5 | 26 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ahman GreenHB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Peyton ManningQB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De De DorseyHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Titans | |||||||
| Travis HenryHB | 19 | 42 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Vince YoungQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris BrownHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew BennettWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||||
| Reggie WayneWR | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marvin HarrisonWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Jeremy ShockeyTE | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terrence WilkinsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Brandon StokleyWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De De DorseyHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahman GreenHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Titans | |||||||
| Andrew BennettWR | 10 | 166 | 16.6 | 87 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesWR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Benjamin TroupeTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David GivensWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis HenryHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||
| Tyjuan HaglerMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary BrackettMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob SandersFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim JenningsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dan KleckoDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine BetheaSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight FreeneyLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony McFarlandDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cato JuneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Titans | |||||
| Stephen TullochMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre WoolfolkCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glendon MillerFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colby BockwoldtWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin LowryFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan ColbertSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robaire SmithDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean ConoverREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert HaynesworthDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reynaldo HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith BulluckSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||
| Adam VinatieriK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
Titans | |||
| Rob BironasK | 1/1 | 2 | 22 |
| Craig HentrichP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
