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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 LB Darius Leonard
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 11: Darius Leonard #53 of the Indianapolis Colts walks off the field after a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 11, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

3. Darius Leonard, LB

Former Defensive Rookie of the Year, linebacker Darius Leonard, is a freight train at inside linebacker. Last year, as a rookie out of South Carolina State, Leonard racked up a league-leading 163 tackles (12 for loss) to go along with seven sacks.

What makes him so good? He’s a tackling machine with incredible instincts. He’s always around the ball, and he finishes. Not only will Leonard wrap you up on his own, but he doesn’t require anyone to help him clean up. A Swiss army knife at inside linebacker, Leonard forces fumbles, generates pressure and is a threat to take any interception to the house.

Leonard could make it difficult for the Titans to establish a footing on the ground. For RB Derrick Henry to have success, LG Rodger Saffold and C Ben Jones will need to get to the second level quickly to seal Leonard.

In coverage, look for Leonard to attempt to give TE Delanie Walker trouble early on, and throw him off his game. While Leonard is quick enough to hang with most TEs, Walker is a savvy veteran and should have a few tricks up his sleeve.

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