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3 biggest concerns for Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts

By John Lowell

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball while defended by Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball while defended by Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton
CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with quarterback Jacoby Brissett #7 after scoring a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 8, t2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

2. T.Y. Hilton

Did anyone else have a flashback to cornerback Adoree’ Jackson’s Week 11 torching last season? It was an ugly day for Titans fans. Colts WR T.Y. Hilton exposed the Titans’ secondary, hauling in nine catches for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Against the Chargers, the Colts moved Hilton around a lot, to no surprise, as that’s been the story for years. He’s a remarkable player that can do many things. His strongest attribute? Hilton possesses 4.3 (40-yard-dash) speed, which is elite.

This year, there have been rumors of Jackson trailing certain WR1’s based on their speed. Can the Titans trust Jackson to get the job done? Uh-oh.

Luckily, I believe the Titans have moved on from shadowing wideouts. I looked back at the film from the Browns game, and in nickel sets, Jackson stayed put on the left side, despite Cleveland shifting WR Odell Beckham Jr. often.

The Titans ran zone or had CB Malcolm Butler matched up with Beckham most of the day. Not feeling the need to shadow a guy like OBJ shows the confidence in which defensive coordinator Dean Pees has in his secondary. They look outstanding as a unit; better together than they are separate.

The issue is that Hilton lines up primarily on the boundary, and his snap count is weighted towards the right side. This leaves him aligned with Jackson once more. If anyone has the speed to keep up with Hilton, it’s the former track-star in Jackson, but he’s going to need significant help over the top.

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