Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction & Picks - NFL

Prediction published on 9/29/24, 9:37 AM  by Bill Christy in NFL Picks

=11.0ptIndianapolis finally cracked the code last week and got their 1st win of the season. They were dropped by Houston and Green Bay to kick off their season. Those losses came by an average of 4 points. Against the Bears, they took a 21-9 lead late in the game before Caleb Williams hit Cole Kmet in the last 2 minutes to bring things a bit closer. Anthony Richardson did not look good in the win. He finished with 2 interceptions and completed only 50% of his passes for 167 yards. Luckily, Jonathan Taylor took his 23 carries for 11 yards and 2 touchdowns. For the Steelers, they were able to win their 3rd straight game to start the season and did so with what was supposed to be the backup QB in Justin Fields. The defense has been the story to this point for the Steelers. They are ranked 1st in the league and allowing just 8.7ppg. Najee Harris, Justin Fields, Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson have combined to form a unique rushing attack that has allowed this Pittsburgh offense to be successful. George Pickens has been Fields’s favorite target when passing and is averaging 57 yards per game while grabbing a total of 13 receptions.