The Indianapolis Colts secondary will get a much-needed boost this week against the Tennessee Titans with cornerback Kenny Moore available for this matchup.
Moore has been sidelined that last two games after suffering a hip injury in the Colts’ Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears. He returned to practice for the first time this week and has been trending in the right direction as a full participant on Friday. He was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.
Prior to missing time, Moore had allowed 11 receptions on 16 targets but held opponents to only 7.8 yards per catch and had two pass breakups.
He was particularly good against the Bears, surrendering just five completions on a hefty 10 targets but giving up only 19 yards while recording a pass breakup. Moore also had a sack in that game as well.
Through those three games, Moore would rank among the best–coming in at eighth–in Pro Football Focus’ new advanced coverage metric.
Over the last three games, the Colts’ secondary has been picked apart by opponents, giving up over 1,000 combined passing yards to Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, and Trevor Lawrence.
An improved pass rush will provide the back end with some needed help, but the play has to improve as well. In addition to getting Moore back, Kwity Paye is available as well.
Filling in for Moore these last two games was Chris Lammons in the slot and Sam Womack on the boundary when the Colts are in their base 4-3 defense.
This week, the Colts face a Titans’ offense that has been turnover-prone and inconsistent through the air.