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Colts rally to shock Titans
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The Indianapolis Colts produced a blistering opening to the second half for a 30-27 comeback win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, opening up a healthy three-game lead in the American Football Conference South.
Facing a 6-17 deficit after two early rushing touchdowns to Tennessee’s Chris Johnson, the Colts scored twice early in the third quarter to storm to a 20-17 lead and were able to turn the momentum shift into victory.
Colts’ running back Donald Brown essentially sealed the win with three minutes remaining with an 11-yard rushing touchdown, his second TD of the game to give them a 30-20 lead.
Tennessee wide receiver Delanie Walker scored on a 19-yard reception inside the final two minutes but the hosts could not regather an onside kick to try and set up an opportunity to win the game.
The Colts now have a 7-3 record, three games clear of the second-placed Titans (4-6) in the AFC South.
Quarterback Andrew Luck was 23-from-36 for 232 yards without throwing for a score but he also rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown.
Johnson scored from 30 and seven yards in the opening quarter to give his side a 14-0 lead but after running 80 yards in the first half was held to six yards in the second.
“Starting out like that is something we are all too familiar with and it is something we have to work on and get corrected but we are happy to get the win regardless,” Colts tight end Coby Fleener said.
Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was 22-of-28 for 222 yards and a TD.
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