INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Tomlin is tired of losing. After the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped their third straight, 30-13 at Indianapolis on Saturday, he promised changes. Tomlin didn’t provide specifics in the immediate aftermath of another dismal offensive performance, but it looks like ...
INDIANAPOLIS — Gardner Minshew got the most out of his depleted supporting cast. The Colts’ quarterback, himself a backup, made big plays with backup receivers. He got Indianapolis’ reserve running backs into play calls that would succeed. It was some of Minshew’s finest work of the season — perhaps of his entire career. Minshew matched his career high with three touchdown passes, Indianapolis rushed for 170 yards and the Colts improved their playoff prospects with a 30-13 win over the sagging Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. “We’ve needed to win these games and ...
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is a playoff veteran, so he understands the ramifications of Saturday’s showdown with Pittsburgh. “It’s a playoff game, you know what I mean?” Buckner said. “That’s how you’ve got to approach this week. Each and every week from here on out is critical if we are going to make the playoffs.” The two-time Pro Bowler hopes that message resonates with his younger teammates who may not have experienced this kind of high-stakes December game. The Colts and Steelers have plenty of similarities. Both are ...
Records: Pittsburgh (7-6); Indianapolis (7-6) Kickoff: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, NFL Network Opening line: Colts by 2.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Against the spread: Steelers 7-6, Colts 8-5 Series record: Steelers lead 26-6 Last meeting: Steelers beat Colts 24-17 on Nov. 28, 2022 in Indianapolis Last week: Steelers lost to Patriots 21-18, Colts lost to Bengals 34-14 Steelers offense: OVERALL (27), RUSH (15), PASS (28), SCORING (27) Steelers defense: OVERALL (21), RUSH (21), PASS (21), SCORING (7) Colts offense: OVERALL (14), RUSH (16), PASS (17), SCORING ...
From Mirror, wire reports PITTSBURGH — A few days in concussion protocol did not slow down T.J. Watt. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker says he feels “great” and expects to play on Saturday when the Steelers (7-6) visit Indianapolis (7-6). Watt reported concussion-like symptoms last Friday, the day after taking a knee to the facemask from New England running back Ezekiel Elliott on the first play of what became a 21-18 loss to the Patriots. He left for a brief period before being given the OK to play. The perennial All-Pro said he had “stuff going on” when he reported ...
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been cleared from the concussion protocol by an independent neurologist, meaning he will be available to play on Saturday against Indianapolis. Watt entered the protocol on Friday when he reported concussion-like symptoms less than 24 hours after a loss to New England. Watt took a knee to the facemask from New England running back Ezekiel Elliott on the first play from scrimmage in what became a 21-18 defeat. The perennial All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year candidate missed a handful of snaps and was ...
