Scout's Take: Titans' pass protection in win over Colts was better than you might think

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By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans simply couldn’t lose a game to the Colts when they had no playmakers.

Tennessee used the running game and special teams to overtake Indianapolis..

The Titans turned the second half around behind the running game of Derrick Henry, who was a force and continues to carry the offense.TitansvColts

Arthur Smith did a very good job calling the screen game and I like that he is using Henry in the passing game.

Fumbles started the game for the Titans with one each by Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill.

The Colts converted a touchdown on one turnover but were unable to kick field goals.

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Paul Kuharsky has covered the Tennessee Titans since 1996, first for The Tennessean, then ESPN.com and now independently at paulkuharsky.com. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and one of the longest-tenured Titans beat reporters in the franchise's history.

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