The currently-undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers are traveling to Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday to take on the Indianapolis Colts, with the Steelers heavily favored to win.
Last season, the Colts defeated the Steelers in Week 15, but there have been a lot of struggles to start off the 2024 season. The Colts run defense has struggled, though they showed improvement in Week 3, and Anthony Richardson has become notorious around the league for his inconsistency. While the young quarterback has thrown numerous interceptions, he also has thrown numerous incredible passes for over 50 yards.
The Colts are heading into this game hoping to keep the AFC South competitive; the Houston Texans, who are widely assumed to be the frontrunners for the AFC South title, are just one game ahead of the Colts after Week 3, when every team in the division lost except for the Colts. The Steelers have a lot of momentum propelling them towards a Week 4 win, but the Colts could send a strong statement with an upset
Game Info:
- Game day: Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
Announcers for Colts vs. Steelers:
- Spero Dedes Lead Play-by-Play Announcer
- Adam Archuleta: Analyst
- Aditi Kinkhabwala: Sideline Reporter
The lead play-by-play announcer gives ongoing narration on the action as it happens on the field. Play-by-play announcers must have strong knowledge of the game, and describe what's happening during the game in a way that people of different knowledge levels of football can understand.
Analysts complement the play-by-play announcer, and give more in-depth information on what is happening. Typically former players or coaches, the analysts can give insight into what the coaches or players might be thinking or feeling, and tell stories and anecdotes from their NFL experience.
The sideline reporter conducts interviews with coaches and players on the field, gives injury reports, and provides other updates.
Referees for Colts vs. Steelers:
Land Clark (Head Referee)
- Paul King: Umpire
- Tom Stephan: Down Judge
- Jeff Hutcheon: Line Judge
- Jabir Walker: Field Judge
- Dominique Pender: Side Judge
- Brad Freeman: Back Judge
The head referee oversees the other referees on the field during the game, and has the final say on play calling.
Hill has been an NFL referee since 2018, when he began his career as a field judge, and was promoted to head referee just two years later, in 2020.