Although these are not traditional competitors, Colts And Steelers Played several classic games over the years, including one of the most exciting conference games ever played.
In the 1995 AFC title game, Jim Harbaugh nearly completed the game. Hail Mary at the last second this would give the Colts an improbable win over the heavily favored Steelers. However, the ball bounced off the surface of Three Rivers Stadium before being collected by the receiver. Aaron Baileysealing the Steelers' 20–16 victory.
This Sunday's game has all the makings of another highly competitive game between the two teams. The Colts enter the game with the best record in the NFL at 7-1. Conversely, Pittsburgh (4-3) is trying to get back on track after losing consecutive games in which the defense allowed 68 points.
Where to watch Colts vs. Steelers live
- When: Sunday 2 November | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Where: Acresure Stadium – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- TV: CBS | Broadcast: Paramount+
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Chances: Colts -3; O/U 50.5 (through FanDuel)
Colts vs Steelers: Need to Know
- Sagging Steelers defense: Pittsburgh's defense hasn't even come close to matching that mark this season. his high pre-season expectations. Steelers allow most passing yards of the season NFLrank 22nd in the league in points scored and 24th in scoring (third place). Pittsburgh has also allowed three opposing running backs to rush for over 100 yards this season.
- Watch MVP: On Sunday, the Steelers defense will be tasked with trying to slow down the pace. Jonathan Taylorthe league's leading player who may become the first non-QB to win league MVP since 2012. Taylor has rushed for 248 yards and four touchdowns in his previous three games against the Steelers.
- Indiana Jones: With Taylor, the Colts are getting an MVP-caliber season from their quarterback. Daniel Jones. In eight games, the former GiantsThe first-round pick completed 71.3 percent of his passes with 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions. On Sunday, he will face a Steelers defense that has allowed Joe Flacco And Jordan Love throwing for 702 yards and six touchdowns in back-to-back weeks.
- Additional football: While the offense understandably gets most of the attention, the Colts' defense is also playing at a high level, especially when it comes to stopping the offense and sacking opposing defenders. The Colts rank fifth in the NFL in sacks and eighth in yards allowed, a testament to their talented defensive line led by a veteran. DeForest Buckner.
- Fight for possession: Aaron Rodgers and Co. will look to do much better on third down Sunday after going just 1-for-10 on third down in last week's loss to the Packers. On paper, Pittsburgh should be better in this area on Sunday against a Colts defense that ranks third in the NFL in efficiency, giving up third.
Colts vs Steelers Prediction, Picks
If Pittsburgh's defense can get just a few stops, that could be enough in what should be a high-scoring game. Rodgers should be able to take advantage of a Colts secondary that has given up the fourth-most passing yards in the NFL this year. Pick: Steelers +3; More than 50.5
