Colts vs. Steelers on NFL Network, betting odds, injuries, playoff standings
The Indianapolis Colts return home for Saturday afternoon's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both teams in are in the AFC playoff wild-card logjam (see below).
The Colts (7-6) got thumped by the Cincinnati Bengals last weekend, snapping a four-game winning streak. Name an area, and the Colts struggled. The bright spot: Michael Pittman Jr. had eight catches for 95 yards.
The Steelers (7-6) also struggled last week, falling to the New England Patriots for their third loss in four games. The bright spot: Pittsburgh had just one penalty for 5 yards.
Colts vs. Steelers storylines
∎ In games against common opponents, the Colts are 5-5 while the Steelers are 5-4.
∎ In games against teams currently with a winning record, the Colts are 2-4 while the Steelers are 3-4.
∎ Pittsburgh is tied for committing the fewest turnovers in the NFL (11) and is tied at No. 2 in turnover margin (+10). The Colts are in the middle of the pack.
∎ Indianapolis is 29th in scoring defense (allowing 25.4 points), allowing at least 20 points each of the past three weeks. The Steelers are 27th in scoring (16.2 points per game) and last scored at least 20 points against Green Bay in Week 10.
∎ The Colts are No. 8 in scoring (24.2) and No. 14 in total offense (337.1 yards per game), but are 18th in red zone touchdowns (53.5%). Pittsburgh is No. 7 in scoring defense (19.2) despite ranking 21st in yards allowed (344.8). It is No. 8 in red zone defense, with opponents scoring touchdowns on 48.6% of their trips.
AFC playoff standings
Seeds, records through Week 14, and Week 15 opponent
1. Ravens | 10-3 | at Jaguars |
2. Dolphins | 9-4 | vs. Jets |
3. Chiefs | 8-5 | at Patriots |
4. Jaguars | 8-5 | vs. Ravens |
5. Browns | 8-5 | vs. Bears |
6. Steelers | 7-6 | at Colts, Sat. |
7. Colts | 7-6 | vs. Steelers, Sat. |
8. Texans | 7-6 | at Titans |
9. Broncos | 7-6 | at Lions, Sat. |
10. Bengals | 7-6 | vs. Vikings, Sat. |
11. Bills | 7-6 | vs. Cowboys |
Colts start time vs. Steelers in NFL Week 15
4:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
What channel is Colts vs. Steelers on?
TV: NFL Network
Radio: 93.5, 97.1, 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Matt Taylor (play-by-play), Rick Venturi (analysis), Larra Overton (sideline reporting)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 225 and 813, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling, Dish, Amazon, NFL+
Colts vs. Steelers favorite, betting odds
via BetMGM
Favorite: Colts by 3 points (Colts are 8-5 against the spread; Steelers are 7-6 ATS, each matching the game result)
Over/under: 42 total points (9 Colts games have gone over, 4 under; 3 Steelers games have gone over, 10 under)
Moneyline: Colts -150, Steelers +125
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Steelers a 56% chance of winning.
Colts weather forecast
Cloudy skies and temperatures in the 40s are forecast for Indianapolis on Saturday. The Colts have not said whether the Lucas Oil Stadium roof will be open.
Colts injuries
RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) has missed two games, T Braden Smith (knee) and LB E.J. Speed (knee) have missed one, and CB JuJu Brents (quad) has missed six.
Steelers injuries
DE T.J. Watt and LB Alex Highsmith are in concussion protocol; QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) and CB James Pierre (shoulder) are out.
Colts stats leaders
Gardner Minshew (63.2% completions, 2,524 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INTs, 3 rushing TDs); Zack Moss (751 rushing yards, 4.3 per carry, 5 TDs); Michael Pittman Jr. (95 catches, 10.4 yards per, 4 TDs); Josh Downs (54 catches, 11.3 yards per, 2 TDs); Zaire Franklin (144 tackles); Julian Blackmon (85 tackles, 3 INTs); Kenny Moore II (81 tackles, 3 INTs)
Steelers stats leaders
Mitch Trubisky (60.7% completions, 463 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs); Najee Harris (690 rushing yards, 4.0 per carry, 4 TDs); Jaylen Warren (612 rushing yards, 5.6 per carry, 3 TDs, 42 catches); George Pickens (49 catches, 15.7 yards per, 3 TDs); Diontae Johnson (37 catches, 12.8 yards per, 3 TDs); Elandon Roberts (86 tackles, 10 for loss); T.J. Watt (14 sacks, 7 passes defended)
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