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Colts Get Near-Clean Injury Report for Titans Matchup

The Indianapolis Colts will be without two key defenders against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8.
Sean Ackerman|
Sep 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam (52) chases after Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Nissan Stadium.
Sep 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam (52) chases after Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Indianapolis Colts will look to sweep the Tennessee Titans for the third straight season this weekend.

The Colts thoroughly beat the Titans on the road in Week 3, winning by a score of 41-20. The Colts got on the board early with a Kenny Moore II pick-six and never lost the lead.

The Colts will have Moore on the field against Tennessee in Week 8, but will be without two other key defenders.

Colts' Injury Report

Ebukam and Lewis went down in last week's victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the former will miss this week's action against the Titans. Indy's 2023 sack leader will miss "multiple weeks," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The Colts announced on Saturday that Lewis has been downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup. Indy will now be without two key pass rushers against Tennessee.

Jones' practice window was finally opened after a six-week stint on IR due to a hamstring injury. The former starting cornerback is getting healthy at the right time, as starting corner Charvarius Ward was placed on IR just a week ago.

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Buckner, Franklin, Smith, and Stewart all took a rest day at some point this week. The Colts have been consistently resting veteran players to ease their workload a bit during the season.

Dulin and Downs both missed last week's action against the Chargers, but both will return against the Titans. Dulin is one of the team's main kickoff returners and special teams gunners, and Downs has established himself as one of the best slot receivers in football.

Moore missed three weeks due to an Achilles injury he suffered in Indy's Week 3 win against Tennessee. He did not practice on Wednesday, but he was a full participant on Thursday before resting on Friday.

Goodson has missed the last few weeks due to his groin injury, but the backup running back will be back in action on Sunday.

Titans' Injury Report

  • OL Blake Hance (Shoulder/Back) - DNP, Out
  • WR Bryce Oliver (Knee) - DNP, Out
  • WR Calvin Ridley (Hamstring) - DNP, Out
  • DT Jeffery Simmons (Hamstring) - DNP, Out
  • OLB Arden Key (Quad) - DNP, Questionable
  • S Xavier Woods (Ankle) - LP, Questionable
  • C/G Corey Levin (Personal) - DNP
  • DE Sebastian Joseph-Day (Calf) - LP
  • DE James Lynch (Shoulder) - LP
  • P Johnny Hekker (Illness) - FULL
  • RB Tony Pollard (Rest) - FULL
  • OLB Jihad Ward (Rest) - FULL
  • G Kevin Zeitler (Rest) - FULL

The most important names who will miss Sunday's clash are Ridley, Simmons, and also cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, who was placed on IR. In Ridley's place, expect Chimere Dike to take on more of the workload. In Sneed's place, the Titans may opt to play former Colts corner Samuel Womack III.

Key and Woods are both starting defenders, so their absence could play a massive role if they aren't good to go by Sunday.

Colts vs. Titans will kick off at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Sean Ackerman
SEAN ACKERMAN

Sean Ackerman is the co-Deputy Editor of Indianapolis Colts on SI. Ackerman, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, majored in broadcasting. He's in his third year covering the NFL.

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