Final2021 Week 3

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans, Week 3 2021

Indianapolis Colts

Away

16

Tennessee Titans

HomeWon

25

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts0103316
Titans7701125

IND 16TEN 25 Final

  • Passing leader

    Ryan Tannehill

    TEN · QB

    23.5PPR pts

    18/27, 197 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Derrick Henry

    TEN · RB

    19.4PPR pts

    28 ATT, 113 YDS, 3 REC, 31 REC YDS

  • Colts leader

    Nyheim Hines

    IND

    18.9PPR pts

    6 ATT, 25 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 54 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kenny Moore II

    IND

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Titans 25, Colts 16: Tennessee beats Indianapolis

Tennessee led 14–10 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 11–6 after the break to win 25–16. The Titans finished with a 368–265 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.

The Colts went 3-for-12 on third down, while the Titans kept the ball for 34:06.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.1 yards/play TEN 5.7 · IND 4.6
  • +103 total yards TEN 368 · IND 265
  • +25% third-down rate TEN 50% · IND 25%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Titans Won

Tennessee won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Titans
ColtsStatTitans
4.6Yards per play5.7
265Total yards368
25%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
57Plays65
0Turnovers3
25:54Time of possession34:06

Scoring Summary

The Titans scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Colts scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Titans
TimeTeamPlayINDTEN
1st quarter
6:34TENRyan Tannehill → Chester Rogers, 6-yard TD Takes leadRandy Bullock XP07
2nd quarter
10:19INDNyheim Hines 9-yard TD run Ties gameRodrigo Blankenship XP77
5:56TENRyan Tannehill → Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, 18-yard TD Takes leadRandy Bullock XP714
0:00INDRodrigo Blankenship 43-yard FG1014
3rd quarter
6:26INDRodrigo Blankenship 28-yard FG1314
4th quarter
12:56TENRyan Tannehill → Jeremy McNichols, 10-yard TD Extends leadDerrick Henry 2-pt run1322
10:20INDRodrigo Blankenship 24-yard FG1622
2:58TENRandy Bullock 32-yard FG Extends lead1625

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Titans, Week 3 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Ryan TannehillTENQB23.5 PTSQB7
  2. Derrick HenryTENRB19.4 PTSRB11
  3. Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB18.9 PTSRB13
  4. Michael PittmanINDWR13.3 PTSWR31

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Ryan TannehillTENQB23.5QB718/2719732556094.2
Carson WentzINDQB7.8QB2919/3719400———66.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Derrick HenryTENRB19.4RB11RB28113033310Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB18.9RB13RB625165540
Michael PittmanINDWR13.3WR31WR150126680
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR12.3WR35WR———44531Start/Sit →
Jeremy McNicholsTENRB8.6RB33RB26021101
Jonathan TaylorINDRB8.2RB36RB106401180Start/Sit →
Julio JonesTENWR7.7WR60WR———43470
Chester RogersTENWR7.6WR61WR———2161
Geoff SwaimTENTE5.7TE24TE———43270
Zach PascalINDWR5.1WR77WR———72310
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3.4TE33TE———22140Start/Sit →
Parris CampbellINDWR2.9WR99WR———4290
Cameron BatsonTENWR2.3WR103WR———11130
Jack DoyleINDTE2.0TE41TE———21100
MyCole PruittTENTE1.7TE44TE———1170
Tommy HudsonTENTE1.3TE53TE———2130
A.J. BrownTENWR0.3WR119WR1302000
Mekhi SargentTENRB0.2RB76RB120————
Racey McMathTENWR0.0—WR———1000
Ashton DulinINDWR-0.7—WR1-70————Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR57 snaps93%
  2. Zach PascalWR54 snaps89%
  3. Parris CampbellWR49 snaps80%
  4. Jack DoyleTE35 snaps57%
  5. Nyheim Miller-HinesRB34 snaps56%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Michael Pittman35%, 12 targets
  2. Zach Pascal21%, 7 targets
  3. Nyheim Miller-Hines18%, 6 targets
  4. Parris Campbell12%, 4 targets
  5. Jack Doyle6%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor56%, 10 carries
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines33%, 6 carries
  3. Ashton Dulin6%, 1 carries
  4. Michael Pittman6%, 1 carries

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR53 snaps78%
  2. Derrick HenryRB49 snaps72%
  3. Geoff SwaimTE44 snaps65%
  4. MyCole PruittTE37 snaps54%
  5. Julio JonesWR34 snaps50%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Julio Jones15%, 4 targets
  2. Geoff Swaim15%, 4 targets
  3. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine15%, 4 targets
  4. Derrick Henry12%, 3 targets
  5. Chester Rogers8%, 2 targets
  6. Other35%, 9 targets

Carry Share37 carries

  1. Derrick Henry76%, 28 carries
  2. Ryan Tannehill14%, 5 carries
  3. Jeremy McNichols5%, 2 carries
  4. A.J. Brown3%, 1 carries
  5. Mekhi Sargent3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR5793%1235%1
Zach PascalINDWR5489%721%0
Parris CampbellINDWR4980%412%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR5378%415%0
Derrick HenryTENRB4972%312%28
Geoff SwaimTENTE4465%415%0
Jack DoyleINDTE3557%26%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB3456%618%6
MyCole PruittTENTE3754%14%0
Julio JonesTENWR3450%415%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB2948%13%10
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2846%26%0
Chester RogersTENWR2841%28%0
Cameron BatsonTENWR2740%14%0
Tommy HudsonTENTE2131%28%0
Jeremy McNicholsTENRB1826%28%2
Racey McMathTENWR1725%14%0
Kylen GransonINDTE1220%00%0
A.J. BrownTENWR812%28%1
Ashton DulinINDWR711%00%1
Mekhi SargentTENRB11%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.4Ryan Tannehill23.5 PTS vs 15.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.5Carson Wentz7.8 PTS vs 16.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.0 xFPDerrick Henry19.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Derrick HenryTEN · RB19.423.0−3.672%76% car—02876%312%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR13.320.9−7.693%35% tgt—016%1235%
Carson WentzIND · QB7.816.3−8.5100%37 att—3700%00%
Ryan TannehillTEN · QB23.515.1+8.4100%27 att—27514%00%
Nyheim HinesIND · —18.914.0+4.9—33% car—0633%618%
Zach PascalIND · WR5.111.8−6.789%21% tgt—000%721%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB8.28.1+0.148%56% car—01056%13%
Geoff SwaimTEN · TE5.76.7−1.065%15% tgt—000%415%
Julio JonesTEN · WR7.76.7+1.050%15% tgt—000%415%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR13.36.7+6.678%15% tgt—000%415%
Parris CampbellIND · WR2.96.7−3.880%12% tgt—000%412%
Jeremy McNicholsTEN · RB8.64.7+3.926%8% tgt—025%28%
A.J. BrownTEN · WR0.34.0−3.712%8% tgt—013%28%
Chester RogersTEN · WR7.63.4+4.241%8% tgt—000%28%
Jack DoyleIND · TE2.03.4−1.457%6% tgt—000%26%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE3.43.40.046%6% tgt—000%26%
Tommy HudsonTEN · TE1.33.4−2.131%8% tgt—000%28%
Cameron BatsonTEN · WR2.31.7+0.640%4% tgt—000%14%
MyCole PruittTEN · TE1.71.70.054%4% tgt—000%14%
Racey McMathTEN · WR0.01.7−1.725%4% tgt—000%14%
Ashton DulinIND · WR-0.70.6−1.311%6% car—016%00%
Mekhi SargentTEN · RB0.20.6−0.41%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Colts 34 targets and 18 carries; Titans 26 targets and 37 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz Unlucky

IND · QB · 7.8 pts on 16.3 expected

19 of 37 passing for 194 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Ryan Tannehill Ran hot

TEN · QB · 23.5 pts on 15.1 expected

18 of 27 passing for 197 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 5 carries for 56 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Michael Pittman Jr. Volume, no payoff

IND · WR · 13.3 pts on 20.9 expected

12 targets (35% of the team's), 6 catches for 68 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Nyheim Hines

IND · — · 18.9 pts on 14.0 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 54 yards; 6 carries (33% of the team's) for 25 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Derrick Henry Volume, no payoff

TEN · RB · 19.4 pts on 23.0 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards; 28 carries (76% of the team's) for 113 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

Geoff Swaim

TEN · TE · 5.7 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.7 expected.

Zach Pascal Unlucky

IND · WR · 5.1 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 2 catches for 31 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Ran hot

TEN · WR · 13.3 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 4 catches for 53 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Parris Campbell played 80% of the snaps, up from a 61% season average.

Tennessee Titans

  • Stock up: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine played 78% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
  • Stock up: Racey McMath played 25% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
  • Stock down: Julio Jones played 50% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Titans defense
Points allowed toColts DTitans D
QBs16.618.0
RBs19.516.1
WRs32.840.9
TEs14.48.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tennessee opened at 63% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Titans win probability

Titans win probability by game minuteTitans started at 63%, stood at 74% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Tannehill → Rogers, 6-yd TD62% → 81%Q1 6:34
  2. −21Hines 9-yd TD run82% → 61%Q2 10:19
  3. +22Tannehill → Westbrook-Ikhine, 18-yd TD60% → 82%Q2 5:56
  4. −13Blankenship 28-yd FG76% → 63%Q3 6:26
  5. +32Tannehill → McNichols, 10-yd TD62% → 94%Q4 12:56

Swing in Titans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Titans
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureTennessee Titans
57Plays65
68%Pass rate43%
4.6Yds / dropback6.7
4.8Yds / carry4.9
3/12Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Tennessee ran 8 more plays and gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pittman 35% · Pascal 21% · Hines 18%
  • TEN Swaim 15% · Jones 15% · Westbrook-Ikhine 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Titans
ResultINDTEN
Touchdowns13
Field goals31
Punts41
Turnovers03
Missed field goals10

IND turnover edge: +3

  • The Titans opened the scoring on their second possession, a 11-play, 71-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
TENQ1 15:003-81:50Punt
INDQ1 13:10321:02Punt
TENQ1 12:0811715:34Touchdown
INDQ1 6:344231:55Punt
TENQ1 4:398294:28Interception
INDQ1 0:119534:52Touchdown
TENQ2 10:198754:23Touchdown
INDQ2 5:563-31:50Punt
TENQ2 4:068573:17Interception
INDQ2 0:494220:49Field goal
INDQ3 15:0017668:34Field goal
TENQ3 6:267763:51Fumble
INDQ3 2:35542:15Punt
TENQ3 0:205592:24Touchdown
INDQ4 12:567702:36Field goal
TENQ4 10:2014677:22Field goal
INDQ4 2:589422:01Missed FG
TENQ4 0:572-20:57End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Colts vs Titans Head-to-Head

The Colts and Titans first met in 1970 and have played 63 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
41–22Colts lead, 63 meetings since 1970
Postseason
1–0Titans won in 1999
Largest Colts win
35–32005
Largest Titans win
45–262020

Since 2021

6–4 Colts lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Colts win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Titans at Colts Upcoming
  • Week 15 Colts at Titans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Titans
ColtsStatTitans
9-8Record12-5
26.5Points per game24.6
347.1Yards per game342.5
5.6Yards per play5.1
21.5Points allowed per game20.8
343.2Yards allowed per game329.8

Colts vs Titans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
TEN −4.5Titans covered by 4.5
Total
47Under: 41 points scored (by 6)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Titans25.825−0.8
Colts21.316−5.3

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
1–2
ATS as underdog
1–2
ATS on the road
0–1

Tennessee Titans

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Colts vs Titans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Indianapolis and Week 15 in Tennessee. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Colts vs Titans Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Colts vs Titans Week 3 game?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 25–16 in Week 3 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on September 26, 2021. See the Titans' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Titans?

The final score was Titans 25, Colts 16. The Titans led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 6, Titans 11.

What happened in the Colts vs Titans game?

Tennessee led 14–10 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 11–6 after the break to win 25–16. The Titans finished with a 368–265 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Ryan Tannehill led all players with 18 of 27 passing for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 56 rushing yards. The Titans committed 3 turnovers, the Colts none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Titans?

Ryan Tannehill led the game with 23.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB7 of Week 3, on 18 of 27 passing for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 56 rushing yards. Derrick Henry was next with 19.4 (RB11).

Who led Colts vs Titans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Ryan Tannehill (TEN) led all passers with 18 of 27 for 197 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Derrick Henry (TEN) led in rushing with 28 carries for 113 yards. Michael Pittman (IND) led in receiving with 6 catches for 68 yards.

How many fantasy points did Ryan Tannehill score against the Colts?

Ryan Tannehill scored 23.5 fantasy points against the Colts in Week 3 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 18 of 27 passing for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 56 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs Titans?

Ryan Tannehill outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.5 PPR points on 15.1 xFP (+8.4). Carson Wentz fell furthest short, with 7.8 points on 16.3 xFP (−8.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Titans beat the Colts?

The Titans beat the Colts 25–16 because they averaged 5.7 yards per play to 4.6 and outgained them 368–265.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Titans?

The Colts won the turnover battle 3–0: the Titans gave the ball away 3 times and the Colts not at all. The Titans won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Colts vs Titans record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 41–22 across 63 meetings since 1970, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Colts and Titans last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on November 29, 2020, when the Titans beat the Colts 45–26.

Have the Colts and Titans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1999 playoffs. The Colts are 0–1 against the Titans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Colts vs Titans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Titans −4.5, making the Tennessee Titans 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47. That implied about 25.8 points for the Titans and 21.3 for the Colts.

Did Colts vs Titans go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47, and the teams combined for 41 points, 6 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Colts vs Titans?

The Titans covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Titans −4.5. The final margin was 9 points.