The Indianapolis Colts (10-4) came through with a clutch fumble late to seal a 27-20 win over the Houston Texans (4-10) on Sunday and now have two games remaining in their playoff push.
The Big Picture
The Colts didn’t get much help from the surrounding teams in the playoff picture. The Titans won, holding their lead in the AFC South. The Dolphins, Browns and Ravens all won as well, which means the Colts have to keep winning to ensure their spot in the wild-card race.
This Week’s Talking Point
This week is arguably the biggest week of the season for the Colts. They are on the road visiting the Steelers, who will be a tough matchup given their defense and the ceiling of their offense. With other wild-card teams surging, the Colts have to find a way to come out with a win.
We’ll Also Discuss
- The keys for the Colts in finding ways to beat a stellar Steelers defense.
- How much will DeForest Buckner’s ankle injury impact him leading up to this crucial matchup?
- Which teams need to help the Colts as they push for a playoff spot with two games remaining?
AFC Playoff Picture
1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1)
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2)
3. Buffalo Bills (11-3)
4. Tennessee Titans (10-4)
5. Cleveland Browns (10-4)
6. Indianapolis Colts (10-4)
7. Miami Dolphins (9-5)
In the hunt
8. Baltimore Ravens (9-5)
9. Las Vegas Raiders (7-7)
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