In the end, the Titans’ botched final offensive series of the first half wouldn’t have mattered much anyway.
The Colts’ offense was too good, the Titans’ offense too inconsistent for a few plays to have made a significant difference in Indianapolis’ 41-20 victory over Tennessee at Nissan Stadium.
But it was the latest painful reminder of a team that can’t get it out of its own way, and of a coaching staff that seems unable to lead it.
Where to start?
The Titans (0-3) got the ball at their 41-yard-line with 3:15 remaining in the second quarter and trailed 17-6. They had all three of their timeouts.
It was a little strange to see the team run the ball on five consecutive plays, but the Titans did reach the Indianapolis 39 — facing fourth-and-1 — with :42 remaining, and Tennessee still h