Colts brought brooms with them to Nashville and sweep the Titans to improve to 7-5

The Indianapolis Colts needed a win in Week 13 to stay in the AFC playoff picture, and it wasn't pretty, but they got the job done.  They went into Nashville and completed the season sweep over the Tennessee Titans to improve to 7-5. Colts Offense: It wasn't pretty for the Colts, but thanks to a […]

Destin Adams NFL News Writer
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The Indianapolis Colts needed a win in Week 13 to stay in the AFC playoff picture, and it wasn't pretty, but they got the job done. 

They went into Nashville and completed the season sweep over the Tennessee Titans to improve to 7-5.

Colts Offense:

It wasn't pretty for the Colts, but thanks to a special teams touchdown, their reliable kicker, and an overtime period, they ended the day with 31 points. They only had 355 total yards on the day, and they struggled mightily in the red zone today as they were only able to score one touchdown in four trips, with that touchdown coming on the game-winner. Minshew's struggles of holding on to the ball for too long occurred often again this week. But at the end of the day, I believe the kids say, "A win is a win." 

Colts Defense:

The Colts defense began allowing a quick four-play touchdown drive to the Titans. The unit got more comfortable as the game went on, and the stars of the day was the team's pass rush. They combined for six sacks on Will Levis today and forced two fumbles by bringing pressure. 

Stat Leaders:

Passing

Gardner Minshew: 26/42 (61.9%), 312 yards, 2 touchdowns  fumble lost) 

Rushing

Zach Moss: 19 carries, 51 yards (2.7 avg) 

Receiving

Michael Pittman Jr.: 11 receptions, 105 yards, 1 touchdown 
Alec Pierce: 3 receptions, 100 yards, 1 touchdown 

Tackles

EJ Speed: 8 total tackles, 6 solo, 3 tackles for loss

Sacks

Samson Ebukam & Kwity Paye: 2 sacks

Forced Fumbles: 

Kwity Paye: 2 forced fumbles

Special Teams: 

Nick Cross: 1 Blocked Punt
Grant Stuard: 1 recovered fumble for a touchdown