INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Sparked by a swarming defense and the running of Edgerrin James, Indianapolis buried the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon, 33-7.
Tony Dungy, in his second season as Colts coach, had a talented offensive team, but now has a stingy and aggressive defense was well. This win came after a 9-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
The Colts put constant pressure on Titans quarterback Steve McNair, who briefly sent one of the NFL's toughest players to the sideline in the second quarter. McNair suffered a dislocated right ring finger and missed a series to start the second half before returning.
Tennessee did not get its initial first down of the second half until there were seven minutes left in the game.
James paced a strong ground attack with 30 carries for 121 yards, including a two-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Cornerback Nick Harper capped the win when he intercepted a pass by backup Billy Volek and returned it 75 yards for a touchdown.
