Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts

Head to head

Super Bowl odds1.4%1.4%
Power rating8277
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts is a cross-division AFC test that could swing the conference picture. On paper this is about as lopsided as it gets: Pittsburgh Steelers at 75% to Indianapolis Colts's 25%, spread PIT -3.5.

Tactically, Pittsburgh Steelers will want to lean on elite pass rush to attack Indianapolis Colts, whose secondary is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Indianapolis Colts's balanced attack could punish Pittsburgh Steelers if explosive plays goes unaddressed. It is the kind of trade-off decided in the margins: third down, the trenches, and the turnover battle.

Keep an eye on DK Metcalf (WR) and Michael Pittman Jr. (WR): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. Home field tilts the margin toward Steelers, and in a game this close that edge matters.

Key players

PIT Steelers

TWT.J. Watt
T.J. Watt
EDGE · DPOY
DMDK Metcalf
DK Metcalf
WR · Deep threat
CHCam Heyward
Cam Heyward
DT · All-Pro

IND Colts

JTJonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor
RB · All-Pro
MPMichael Pittman Jr.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR · Possession
DBDeForest Buckner
DeForest Buckner
DT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Our model favors the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a 75% win probability over the Indianapolis Colts (25%). The projected spread is PIT -3.5.

What is the prediction for Steelers vs Colts?

Our model favors Pittsburgh Steelers (75%) over Indianapolis Colts (25%), spread PIT -3.5: a clear mismatch on paper.

What are the moneyline odds for Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Pittsburgh Steelers are -300 and the Indianapolis Colts are +300 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Steelers vs Colts?

Watch T.J. Watt (EDGE) for the Steelers and Jonathan Taylor (RB) for the Colts.

Is Steelers vs Colts a divisional game?

No. It is an AFC inter-divisional game (AFC North vs AFC South), not a division rivalry.