Colts Rout Titans, Improve to 7-1

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 38-14 on Oct. 26 to improve to 7-1 and will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. Daniel Jones completed 21 of 29 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns as he continues his turnaround in Indianapolis. The offense was balanced, with Michael Pittman (8 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD), a Josh Downs touchdown, contributions from Alec Pierce and rookie tight end Warren, and Jonathan Taylor continuing to handle a heavy workload. Snap-count data showed depth shifts — AD Mitchell was active but limited, DJ Giddens was a healthy scratch, Ameer Abdullah saw passing-down work, Mekhi Blackmon led cornerback snaps, and rookies Olu Fashanu and Tuimoloau took on bigger roles amid absences. The Titans fell to 1-7 despite a 93-yard game from rookie Treylon Dike and work from Tyjae Spears, while the Steelers announced multiple injuries ahead of the Colts' Week 9 trip.