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Colts get fast start and hold off charging Titans 24-17

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch for a touchdown over Tennessee Titans cornerback Perrish Cox (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch for a touchdown over Tennessee Titans cornerback Perrish Cox (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch for a touchdown over Tennessee Titans cornerback Perrish Cox (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

By Associated Press 4 min read

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Indianapolis Colts followed the blueprint to get back into playoff contention.

They started fast and finished strong. They were creative with play-calling and fortunate enough to get a couple of good bounces.

And with the 2006 Super Bowl champs watching every play, these Colts did something to make the old guys proud: Beating Tennessee yet again.

Andrew Luck led the Colts to touchdowns on each of their first three possessions and the defense staved off the Titans’ second-half charge for a 24-17 victory on Sunday.

“Love the way the guys responded, loved the way we started the ballgame. We went out and put 21 quick points on the board. The defense was outstanding,” coach Chuck Pagano said after Indy moved into second in the AFC South.