The Indianapolis Colts secured a 30-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaking an 8-game losing streak against the Steelers. Gardner Minshew matched his career high with 3 touchdown passes, leading the Colts to score 30 unanswered points. The Colts' ground game was also strong, rushing for 170 yards. Their win improved their record to 8-6, strengthening their grip on a playoff spot in the AFC. The Steelers, initially leading 13-0, struggled to respond and ultimately benched Mitchell Trubisky for Mason Rudolph. This marked the Steelers' 5th straight game scoring under 20 points. The game was marked by significant plays including a blocked punt, a missed field goal, and a fumble by Najee Harris, which the Colts challenged and recovered. The Colts' victory significantly impacted the AFC playoff picture, knocking the Steelers out of a playoff spot.
Mike Tomlin would not commit to Mitch Trubisky starting at quarterback next week.
Colts pulled away to beat Steelers 30-13 in 2nd game of #NFL Week 15 Saturday tripleheader: ViewFromVegas is they covered as 1-point home faves (went Over 41.5 on late insurance FG); earlier, Bengals rallied to beat Vikings 27-24 in OT, pushing as 3-point home faves (Over 41.5)
Minshew's efficiency keeps the @Colts in the AFC playoff race 🎯 @NextGenStats (powered by @awscloud) https://t.co/Em6yOj2Sc9
Colts help their playoff chances with a 30-13 win over Steelers. https://t.co/NqG71cXZ99
The Colts dominated Pittsburgh, scoring the final 30 points to give their playoff hopes a huge boost. Here's insider @JoelAErickson with our first of many stories: https://t.co/sDskw2L2Ds
A look at areas where Gardner Minshew exceled in the Colts' 30-13 win over the Steelers: 🔹 vs. 4-Man Rush: 15/18, 186 yds, 2 TD 🔹 Over 2.5 seconds: 10/14, 146 yds, 3 TD 🔹 vs. Cover 1: 5/10, 63 yds, 3 TD Powered by @awscloud https://t.co/j1EO8QcxbS
Colts 30, Steelers 13 https://t.co/jMVI8MkRSA
Minshew Mania today 🙌 18/28 215 YDS 3 TD Colts have won 5 of their last 6 and are in the playoff picture 🔥 https://t.co/HhYZJEdfr5
Colts 30-13 by scoring 30 unanswered. *strengthen grip on playoff spot at 8-6 *snap 8-game losing streak to Steelers *rushed for 170 behind Trey Sermon (17-88) and Tyler Goodson (11-69) *Minshew matched career high with 3 TD passes
The Colts beat the Steelers to improve to 8-6 🔥 Indianapolis sits second in the AFC South 👀 https://t.co/HVcbSBceYS
THIRTY UNANSWERED POINTS give the Colts an impressive victory over the Steelers. #ForTheShoe https://t.co/jmf3hjs9qu
The Steelers benched Mitch Trubisky for Mason Rudolph with less than two minutes to play in the game down 14 points. The Colts scored 30 unanswered. https://t.co/qsSdoNfwuS
The Colts have moved into the AFC playoff picture, and the Steelers have moved out. https://t.co/bb7X6qfgy9
Colts 30, Steelers 13. Indianapolis gets huge win, moves to 8-6 despite losing its leading rusher and leading receiver early on illegal plays
After going up 13-0, the Steelers have allowed the Colts to rattle off 30 unanswered points. And unless they score here, the Steelers will be held under 20 points for the 5th straight game. They haven't had a single-season streak that long since 1969 (@ESPNStatsInfo)
In summary... Colts go to 8-6, jump back into a playoff spot, and knock the Steelers out of theirs. Colts lose Moss and Pittman on plays that drew flags for personal fouls. Steelers bench Trubisky for Rudolph.
In summary... Colts go to 8-6, jump back into a playoff spot, and knock the Steelers out of theirs. Colts lose Moss and Pittman on plays that drew flags for personal fouls. Steelers bench Trubisky for Randolph.
QB change: The #Steelers have benched Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph is in at QB vs. the Colts. https://t.co/7COVPfpHe1
Steelers led 13-0. Losing 27-13 with 6 minutes left and Colts ball. A good time to recall Bill Cowher’s record when his Steelers led by more than 10: 108-1-1
Colts have 27 points with a bunch of backups and 10 minutes left. Steelers have scored 27 or more once in their past 20 games.
Colts lead 24-13 at the of the third quarter. Colts are outgaining the Steelers 307-180. Trubisky: 12/18, 131 yards 1 TD, 1 Rush TD, 1 INT Minshew: 18/27, 215 yards, 3 TD
End of third quarter: Colts 24, Steelers 13. Colts playing Country Roads between 3rd and 4th Qtr.
This is really crazy. Minshew has tied career high with 3 TDs. Fifth time in career. Two were against Colts when he was with Jax, and now one WITH Colts. 3 of 5 in LOS.
13-7 Pitt after Colts dropped the TD. Since then total domination by Indy. Gardner Minshew gonna get Indy 400 yards of offense. Chunk play after chunk play. Pittsburgh (3.5 ypp) is broken. Again.
The Colts have scored 21 unanswered points. 😳 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/0qXii9IQVA
Colts extend lead to 21-13 after Najee Harris fumble. https://t.co/vxKCprwZOE
Replay appears to show Najee Harris fumbling on the Steelers' first play of the half. and the Colts clearly recovering. Colts challenge original call of Harris being down by contact.
The first half of Colts-Steelers has been eventful to say the least. ◽️Ejection ◽️Blocked punt ◽️Dropped TD ◽️Missed field goal ◽️Missed extra point https://t.co/pqg7xdnXz0
The first half of Colts-Steelers has been eventful to say the least. ◽️Ejection ◽️Blocked punt ◽️Dropped TD ◽️Missed field goal https://t.co/izZn0k5sK3
D.J. Montgomery makes up for the dropped TD and gives the #Colts the lead before half 🫡 #ForTheShoe https://t.co/QXUBcZ00Lo
Colts grab 14-13 lead just before halftime. https://t.co/U4EjRfUkmA
HALF: Colts 14, Steelers 13 Without their starting safeties and already thin in the middle with the ILB injury situation, Steelers are being outgained 215-115. Trubisky: 9/14, 83 yards, 1 TD, 1 Rush TD, 1 INT Minshew: 14/21, 185 yards, 2 TD
HALF: Colts 14, Steelers 13 With their starting safeties and already thin in the middle with the ILB injury situation, Steelers are being outgained 215-115. Trubisky: 9/14, 83 yards, 1 TD, 1 Rush TD, 1 INT Minshew: 14/21, 185 yards, 2 TD
Minshew finds Montgomery for the TD. The @colts lead! 📺: #PITvsIND on @nflnetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/NSP16XcJnU https://t.co/ieDtlMethW
Minshew Magic to Montgomery puts the Colts in front before halftime! https://t.co/qZvlL0HWFF
Colts 14, Steelers 13. I'm ready to say it. This game is drunk.
D.J. Montgomery redeems himself and scores his first career TD! 📺: #PITvsIND on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy https://t.co/fQhpAOMBUd
D.J. Montgomery scores. So right after the drop, he gets this drive started with a 34-yard gain, then catches the touchdown.
Zack Moss gets Colts on the board; Steelers lead 13-7. https://t.co/TAZiGyRCj0
Down 13, Colts respond with a TD drive as Moss burns Mykal Walker, scoring despite a horsecollar tackle by Walker. Biggest play on that drive was the 42-yard, third-down completion from Minshew to Pittman. 13-7 Steelers, 11:21 2Q
Big play by Moss to get in on the 16-yard touchdown. ... Pittsburgh 13, Indianapolis 7. That Minshew play was huge.
Colts with gotta-have-it answer. After sack and false start, Minshew 16 TD to Moss. Steelers 13, Colts 7
Minshew waits and waits and finds Michael Pittman Jr. for a big gain 🎯 📺: #PITvsIND on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy https://t.co/Q323nbByuC
Blocked punt alert 🚨 Connor Heyward sets the Steelers up for the touchdown as Pittsburg takes a 13-0 lead over the Colts. 🎥 @NFL https://t.co/F41XNg0BCY
Touchdown, Steelers. Pittsburgh 13, Colts 0. Indianapolis in a deep, deep hole considering the way the Colts have handled Pittsburgh's pass rush so far.
Connor Heyward blocks it. Nick Herbig recovers it. Steelers take over near the goal line! 📺: #PITvsIND on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy https://t.co/NzU0N2yp72
Connor Heyward blocks it. Nick Herbig recovers it. Steelers take over near the goal line! 📺: #PITvsIND on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy https://t.co/qdu6RM2FBQ
First quarter ends as the Steelers D forces a three-and-out, courtesy of a Larry Ogunjobi sack. Steelers lead 6-0. Biggest factor in the first frame is Colts missing a 56-yard field goal and Steelers turning their long drive into points. Steelers had TOP edge 8:26-6:34
Steelers 6, Colts 0. Boswell bangs the extra point off the upright.
The Steelers vs. Colts is a huge game 👀 AFC Wild Card race is INSANE https://t.co/dZcSwGF2yb
Minshew Mania on a Saturday 📺: #PITvsIND -- 4:30pm ET on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy https://t.co/nahlwWmjJf
It's almost time for kickoff! Here's what to watch for in Steelers-Colts on @nflnetwork, via @Eric_Edholm https://t.co/koLCh7W4C3 https://t.co/FZfN9r9QD6
.@_TJWatt in the building for Saturday football. 📺: #PITvsIND -- 4:30pm ET on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvgW0 https://t.co/Nn7Lgp8kOV
It's almost time for kickoff! Here's what to watch for in Vikings-Bengals on @nflnetwork, via @Eric_Edholm https://t.co/koLCh7WCrB https://t.co/6quu8n1ZeG
Can the #Colts (7-6) rebound against the #Steelers (7-6) to keep their playoff hopes alive? #PITvsIND https://t.co/CwVTY9aVGB https://t.co/vFJ5ow0W5D
Colts are in find-a-way mode vs Steelers. They do: 17-13 https://t.co/o5g6D7bjby
Top 11 things to watch in Colts vs. Steelers? Starts with the backup QB battle, Minshew vs. Trubisky, with nods to Watt, Highsmith, Brents and Moss. Insider @JoelAErickson has #PITvsIND primer here. https://t.co/VL6QV76LqR
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When was the last time the Colts beat the Steelers? https://t.co/GPSkAcRbsV