By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Colts roster is a walking injury report.

Starting quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) and starting running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) did not play last week. Receiver Michael Pittman (back) is out with a back injury. Receiver Josh Downs (toe) didn’t practice the first two days of the week and starting right tackle Braden Smith has knee and ankle issues.

Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, Tyquan Lewis, Sam Ebukam and starting cornerback JuJu Brents are already on the injured reserve list.  

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Calvin Ridley should get favorable matchups/ Courtesy Tennessee Titans

With the Colts' injuries mounting, it is time for the Titans to take advantage of this depleted roster, move themselves up in the division, and get back-to-back wins. 

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