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Winless Titans offer Colts chance to fix defensive issues

For safety Camryn Bynum and the Indianapolis Colts' defense, it's time to tighten things up. It's time to stop allowing so many points, start generating more takeaways and sacks and, most important, help the team improve on a 2-3 start…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:01 AM
Winless Titans offer Colts chance to fix defensive issues
Key Things to Know
  • The 2-3 Colts aim to correct their defensive struggles in an upcoming matchup against the 0-5 Titans.
  • Indianapolis ranks 27th in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing 27.6 points per contest.
  • Tennessee averages a league-worst 11.6 points per game and ranks last in total offense.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Indianapolis Colts enter their upcoming matchup against the winless Tennessee Titans aiming to correct major defensive issues after starting the season 2-3. Indianapolis ranks 27th in the NFL by allowing 27.6 points per game, recently conceding 34 points in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Safety Camryn Bynum noted that the defense is focused on tightening communication and execution to reverse their current momentum.

The Titans present a favorable opportunity for the Colts, averaging an NFL-low 11.6 points per game behind second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Tennessee has dropped 33 of its last 39 games since 2024, including six straight losses against Indianapolis. Both teams enter the divisional game with several injury concerns, as players such as Ashton Dulin and Kevin Winston Jr. missed Wednesday practices.

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