Titans vs. Colts 2013, Week 13: Indianapolis gets division win, stops skid

The Colts improve to 8-4 and have likely ensured a division crown, while the Titans fall to 5-7 and are now in danger of missing the postseason.

Trailing 12-7 in the third quarter, Fitzpatrick would record his second score when he hit Chris Johnson for a one-yard touchdown pass to regain the lead.

UPDATE: Walker has suffered a concussion and will not return.

Walker made what appeared to be a catch for a short gain before being hit simultaneously by two Colts defenders at his knees and up around his shoulders. He landed hard on the turf head-first, losing the ball in the process.

The 7-4 Colts are fighting to hold onto the AFC South lead and could all but seal the division title with a win over the 5-6 Titans on Sunday.

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Game Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Field, Indianapolis, Ind.

TV schedule and distribution map: CBS; The506.com

Indianapolis took down the Titans in Nashville two weeks ago, 30-27, and looked as though it had ensured a division crown. But the results of Week 12 have closed the gap to two games with five weeks remaining, and a Tennessee win on Sunday could make things very interesting down the stretch.

Of course, Wayne doesn’t play defense, so the collapse on the other side of the ball is harder to explain. The unit had allowed more than 24 points only twice through its first seven games (one of which was to the Broncos), but has given up at least 24 in each of its last four contests.

This game has become a must-win for both teams. The Colts need to prove they’re still the dominant team in the AFC South and retain their confidence, while the Titans look to hold onto their tenuous wild card spot.

For more previews from Matt, check out his breakdown of the full slate of Week 13 games.

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Going into the contest, the Colts are a four-point favorite over the visiting Titans, a somewhat surprising line considering being at home is worth three points, per Oddsshark.com. The over/under is 44. Vegas is basically telling us that on a neutral field, Indianapolis is only one point better than Tennessee.

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It’s a meaningful game for both teams, with the Titans currently tied for the final wild card spot and Indianapolis playing for the AFC South and still in contention for a first-round bye. SB Nation’s six NFL experts have a strong lean towards Indianapolis with five of the six picking the Colts to improve to 8-4.

A Colts win would all but lock up the division title. They would need to win just one of their final four games to wrap up the NFC South and that’s only if the Titans win their final four games.