Colts vs. Titans: 5 things to watch in Week 7

The Colts are coming off their greatest recreation as a passing offense in the course of the Matt Ryan period. Not solely it was a 389-yard and three-touchdown efficiency, however the offensive line additionally gave up zero sacks, and there have been no turnovers by the quarterback. Frank Reich turned to an up-tempo offense that helped get the ball out of his quarterback’s arms at a faster fee.

The sudden change by the offense gave match to the Jaguars’ protection. It opened up loads of eyes that impulsively that Indianapolis might need some younger playmakers outdoors of Michael Pittman Jr. on this passing assault. An unsung hero of the offense final week was Kylen Granson.

The second-year tight finish was important within the offense getting factors earlier than halftime.

Granson had 4 receptions for 62 yards the final time he confronted Tennessee. However he’s not the one younger tight finish that’s rising for the Indianapolis offense. Jelani Woods continues to be a redzone risk for Matt Ryan and he’s coming off catching his third landing of the season.

Is Parris Campbell able to takeoff for the Colts? The veteran of the receiving group has been taking part in a lot of the snaps on offense however hasn’t obtained a lot manufacturing till final week. Towards the Jags, he caught seven balls for 57 yards and a landing on 11 targets. His effort to get his first rating of the season was spectacular.

However it’s the emergence of the rookie that has given some confidence in Matt Ryan and this passing assault. Over the past 4 video games, Alec Pierce has averaged 15.1 YPR which has helped transfer the chains for the offense. His contested catch capacity has been excellent and it has been that a part of his recreation that helped win the final two video games.

Probably the most telling factor about Ryan’s confidence in Pierce got here on the game-winning play. In a third-and-13, the quarterback took an opportunity on the first-year participant successful his one-on-one matchup and he delivered on it.

Pierce did end with 4 receptions for 80 yards in his first recreation contest in opposition to Tennessee. It’s only one recreation, however impulsively, Frank Reich seems to have some weapons that he can look to take advantage of defenses with. The offense simply must construct upon this success and it ought to solely get higher when Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines return to the lineup.