Colts top Titans 41-20 to move to 3-0

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans 41-20 on Sunday at Nissan Stadium, moving to 3-0 on the season while the Titans fell to 0-3. The Colts struck early on defense and never relented, building a comfortable lead by halftime and opening the second half with a touchdown that put the game out of reach.

The game’s first play of consequence came when Colts defensive back Kenny Moore intercepted a pass and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown, giving Indianapolis an immediate lead. Daniel Jones and the Colts offense then controlled the game, with Jones finishing 18-of-25 for 228 yards and a touchdown and running back Jonathan Taylor rushing for 102 yards and three touchdowns. The Colts totaled 41 points while forcing key mistakes and limiting Tennessee’s scoring opportunities.

Tennessee suffered a pair of dramatic special-teams setbacks late in the first half. Kicker Joey Slye missed a 64-yard attempt and then had a 62-yard try blocked by Colts defensive lineman Grover Stewart after a delay-of-game penalty put the Titans in that position. Indianapolis kicker Spencer Shrader converted a 36-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, turning a modest margin into a...