The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis colts meet in week 15 NFL action from Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Two 7-6 Teams going at it in the thick of the playoff hunt, who comes out on top? Let’s take a look and give out a Steelers vs. Colts Prediction.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to rebound from a 21-18 loss at the hands of the New England Patriots in their last matchup. Kenny Pickett has thrown for 2,070 yards, 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 62% passing while Mitch Trubisky has thrown for 463 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 INTs. Najee Harris has a team-high 690 rushing yards and 4 TDs and Jaylen Warren has 612 rushing yards with 3 TDs on the year. George Pickens has a team-high 49 receptions for 767 yards and 3 touchdowns while Diontae Johnson has 475 receiving yards with 3 TDs. Three more Steelers have 200+ receiving yards and another three more have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Elandon Roberts has a team-high 86 total tackles while T.J. Watt has a team-high 14 sacks and Damontae Kazee and Levi Wallace each have a pair of interceptions.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Facts
- The Steelers have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Steelers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six December road games against AFC opponents.
- The underdogs have won the first quarter in each of the Steelers’ last three Week 15 games.
- The Steelers have lost the first half in each of their last nine December games against AFC opponents.
- The Steelers have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games following a home loss.
Indianapolis Colts Team Preview
The Indianapolis Colts come into this game looking to bounce back from a 34-14 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals in their last matchup snapped a four-game win streak. Gardner Minshew has thrown for 2,524 yards, 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 63.2% passing while Zack Moss has a team-high 751 rushing yards with 5 scores and Jonathan Taylor has 414 rushing yards and 4 TDs as well on the year. Michael Pittman leads Indy’s receiving group with 95 catches for 984 yards and 4 touchdowns while Josh Downs has 612 receiving yards and 54 receptions. Alec Pierce has 413 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Zaire Franklin leads the Colts with 144 total tackles while Julian Blackmon and Kenny Moore II each have 3 interceptions. Samson Ebukam has 8 sacks and Kwity Paye has 7.5 sacks as well. Dayo Odeyingbo has 6.5 sacks and DeForest Buckner’s added 5.5 sacks as well on the year.
Indianapolis Colts Team Facts
- The Colts have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against AFC opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Colts’ last six games.
- The Colts have lost the first quarter in each of their last five games as home favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Colts have won the first half in each of their last seven Week 15 home games.
- The Colts have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last eight Week 15 games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colts are the only team in the NFL to rank top 5 for both interceptions and sacks this season.
- The Colts rank T3rd in the NFL in sacks this season (42.0).
- The Steelers rank 1st in the NFL in H2 opponent points per game this season (7.0).
- The Steelers are one of only two teams in the NFL to win four games in which they trailed during the fourth quarter this season.
Steelers vs. Colts Prediction
I’m on the Colts here. I just can’t get behind the Steelers with Mitch Trubisky leading the charge and a banged up defense. The Colts have been playing pretty well up to the Bengals loss and are at home in what is a massive game for playoff implications in the AFC. I just feel like the Colts are in the better spot right now, especially with Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt questionable for this game. Give me Indy.