The Indianapolis Colts play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5 at Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 pm ET (though the game will probably start a couple of minutes after because they always seem to). Indy is 2-2, and the Steelers are also 2-2.
Indianapolis has an especially atrocious record of playing in Pittsburgh. Though the teams don't play every season, the last time the Colts beat the Steelers on the road was in 2008. Pittsburgh has won the last five times when hosting Indianapolis.
Both teams have some injury concerns, including some for key players. The good news for the Colts is that defensive lineman DeForest Buckner has had an All-Pro-type season and will be fully healthy and available against the Steelers. Maybe quarterback Daniel Jones will play better, too.
- How to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5
- Colts vs. Steelers injury updates in Week 5
- Storylines to watch for Colts in Week 5
- What might happen between the Colts and the Steelers
How to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5
CBS will broadcast the game (Channel 4 WTTV in Indianapolis) with a fantastic crew working the game. Jim Nantz will provide the play-by-play, J.J. Watt will do the analysis, and Tracy Wolfson will report from the sidelines.
You can stream the game on NFL+ in the Indy area and with YouTubeTV's NGL Sunday Ticket. You will need a subscription for that, though. You can also check out Colts.com, but again, only if you live locally.
If you want to listen to the game, you can do so on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan, 97.1 HANK, and the Ascension St. Vincent Radio Network, but if you live outside Indianapolis, you could face a blackout issue. Matt Taylor will have the play-by-play, Charles Arbuckle will fill in with analysis, and Larra Overton will be down on the sidelines. You can also listen on Colts.com locally.
Colts vs. Steelers injury updates in Week 5
Both teams are a bit banged up. For the Indianapolis Colts, the team will be missing linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ribs), wide receiver Ashton Dulin (hamstring), edge rusher Arden Key (hamstring), and tight end Will Malloy (thumb). Darius Slayton (knee) was initially listed as questionable, but was downgraded to out on Saturday.
Wide receiver Keenan Allen is questionable. So is cornerback Charvarius Ward (groin), who is having a fantastic season so far.
For the Steelers, former Indy wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) will miss the game, as will safety DeShon Elliott (knee) and cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle). Cornerback Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and running back Rico Dowdle (toe) are questionable.
Storylines to watch for Colts in Week 5
The all-time history between the teams heavily tilts toward the Steelers, as they lead the series 22-8. That, of course, means nothing in Week 5. Both teams need a victory, though Indianapolis might need one more. The team needs to make the playoffs, or key individuals in the organization could lose their jobs.
One key aspect of Indy's recent two-game win streak has been better play by the defense. That could occur in Week 5, too, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his Steelers offense aren't very good. Plus, the team will be missing Pittman.
That means a key matchup to watch will be wide receiver DK Metcalf being covered by cornerback Sauce Gardner (Ward, if he plays, will likely also cover Metcalf at times). Gardner is coming off his worst game in the NFL and will want to quickly remind fans just how good he can be. Might not be a fun week to be Metcalf.
What might happen between the Colts and the Steelers
Daniel Jones has had terrible ball security this season (seven turnovers in four games), and the Steelers have the second-most takeaways in the league. That implies that Jones will turn the ball over more in Week 5.
The guess here is that it doesn't happen, though. Jones will have his best game of the season, completing 75 percent of his passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns. While Pittsburgh is good against the run, running back Jonathan Taylor will still run for 85 yards.
The Colts' defense will basically shut down the Steelers. Pittsburgh will have only 190 total yards and 10 points. Indianapolis will win 31-10.
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