What channel is Colts vs. Titans on? How to watch, picks, odds in NFL Week 5
Scott Horner
Indianapolis Star
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The Indianapolis Colts host the Tennessee Titans in an AFC South matchup in NFL Week 5 action.
The Colts (2-2) have played two straight overtime games, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4 after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has excited Colts fans, and running back Jonathan Taylor has returned to practice, though he remains on the PUP list.
The Titans (2-2) beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 in Week 4, one week after losing to the Cleveland Browns by the same score. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill's performance has varied wildly, and running back Derrick Henry remains a key part of the attack.
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Titans a 55.6% chance of winning.
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Colts vs. Titans start time
1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
What channel is Colts vs. Titans on?
TV: CBS, with Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analysis), Amanda Renner (sideline reporting)
Radio: 93.5, 97.1, 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Matt Taylor (play-by-play), Rick Venturi (analysis), Larra Overton (sideline reporting)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 225 and 813, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling, Dish, Amazon, NFL+
NFL Week 5 picks, predictions
Jacob Rebb, Pro Football Network: I really think Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry punish Indianapolis’ defense, and they steal a divisional game on the road — in an AFC South that currently has a four-way tie.
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, Titans 24-21: Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson was impressive in fighting back against the Rams last Sunday. Difficult to know what you’re getting from the Titans. They look lousy then great. Go with experience.
Anthony Dabbundo, Action Network, take over 42.5 points: With Richardson now pushing the ball downfield more, that means two things.
He will be going against the weakness of the Titans defense, but he’s also more likely to make mistakes and turn the ball over. The Colts have flown over in all three games on the faster turf this year — at home or in Houston — and the offensive explosiveness makes 42.5 too low.
Sheil Kapadia, The Ringer, take the Colts getting 1.5 points: The Titans are performing as expected: frisky, competitive, but imperfect. They got stomped by the Browns, 27-3, on the road in Week 3 and then rebounded with a 27-3 win at home over the Bengals in Week 4.
I see two evenly matched teams in this matchup. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Titans head coach Mike Vrabel come up with a game plan to frustrate Richardson, but I’m riding with the rookie. He’s consistently given the Colts chances to win.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports, Titans 24-20: In a division where everybody has the same 2-2 record, this is an important early-season game. The Titans impressed in beating the Bengals last week, with the defense playing well. That will carry over here. The Titans will slow down Anthony Richardson and the Colts, while Derrick Henry has a big day. Titans take it.
NFL Week 5 odds: Colts vs. Rams
Via BetMGM
Favorite: Titans by 2.5 points
Over/under: 43 total points
Moneyline: Colts +120, Titans -145
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Colts vs. Titans weather
Cloudy skies with a high in the 50s. The Colts haven't decided whether the Lucas Oil Stadium roof and north end window will be open.