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Colts’ snap count analysis from Week 15 win over Steelers

Analyzing the Colts’ snap counts from the Week 15 win.

The Indianapolis Colts (8-6) got back in the win column with a 30-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7) on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Despite dealing with some major injuries leading up to and during the game, the Colts played arguably their most complete game of the season on both sides of the ball.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew threw three touchdown passes, and he could have had five had it not been for two drops in the end zone. The offensive and defensive lines dominated from the second quarter on, helping erase a 13-0 deficit early in the game.

Here’s a look at the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams from the Week 15 win, followed by our analysis below:

Colts vs. Steelers: Inactive players for Week 15

Here are the inactive players for the Colts and Steelers in Week 15.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) released their lists of inactive players for the Week 15 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here are the inactive players for the Colts in Week 15:

Name Position Injury
Jonathan Taylor RB Thumb
Braden Smith OT Knee
Segun Olubi LB Hip
Adetomiwa Adebawore DT —
Tony Brown CB —
Isaiah Land DE —
Isaiah McKenzie WR —

Notes

  • WR Isaiah McKenzie is a healthy scratch for the first time this season. D.J. Montgomery and Ethan Fernea will round out the wide receiver room.
  • Rookie DT Adetomiwa Adebawore is a healthy scratch for the first time since Week 6.
  • With RT Braden Smith inactive for a second consecutive week, rookie Blake Freeland will start in his place.

Here are the inactive players for the Steelers in Week 15:

Name Position Injury
Kenny Pickett QB Ankle
Darius Rush CB —
Anthony McFarland RB —
Blake Martinez LB —
Dylan Cook OT —
Isaiahh Lowdermilk DE —

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Colts vs. Steelers: Staff picks and predictions for Week 15

The Colts Wire staff makes picks for the Week 15 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) have a crucial matchup waiting for them Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The sportsbooks have the Colts sitting as home favorites and the experts around the league are mostly siding with Indy taking a home win in this AFC matchup.

Here’s how the Colts Wire staff sees this Week 15 matchup shaking out:

Colts’ gameday roster vs. Steelers in Week 15

Here is the gameday roster for the Colts in Week 15, sorted by jersey number.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) are looking to get back into the win column as they are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) at Lucas Oil Stadium for a crucial Saturday matchup in Week 15.

As it pertains to the roster, the Colts promoted wide receiver D.J. Montgomery to the active roster and waived guard Arlington Hambright, who was then signed to the practice squad.

The Colts also elevated a running back and wide receiver from the practice squad for the game.

Here’s a look at the Colts’ gameday roster in Week 15, sorted by jersey number:

WATCH: Colts vs. Steelers preview from NFL.com

Check out this video preview of the Week 15 matchup from NFL.com.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) are set for a crucial Week 15 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Here’s a video preview of the matchup from NFL.com:

The Colts are back home for this vital AFC matchup where the winner will see a massive swing in playoff odds. Indy is coming off a loss that snapped a four-game winning streak while the Steelers have lost three of their last four.

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Colts’ keys to victory vs. Steelers in Week 15

Here’s how the Colts can come away with a win over the Steelers.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) are set for a crucial matchup in Week 15 that will play a heavy role in determining the playoff odds in the AFC.

Both teams are coming off brutal losses and will be looking to bounce back with backup quarterbacks under center. The Colts just snapped a four-game winning streak with their worst loss of the season while the Steelers have lost three of their last four.

Here’s how the Colts can come away with a home win against the Steelers on Saturday:

Colts vs. Steelers: How to watch, stream, listen in Week 15

Gameday information for the Week 15 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) are set for a Week 15 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday.

This game could not be bigger for either team. In what will be a true playoff atmosphere, the winner of this game will see a massive swing in playoff odds while the losing team will watch their chances plummet.

Here’s all the information you need heading into this Week 15 matchup:

Colts vs. Steelers: NFL experts make Week 15 picks

The NFL experts make their Week 15 picks.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) will clash Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in what will be a matchup that heavily influences the AFC playoff picture.

Both teams are coming off tough losses. The Colts got embarrassed on the road by the Cincinnati Bengals while the Steelers lost in prime time against the New England Patriots.

Vegas has the Colts sitting as 1.5-point home favorites in this matchup, according to BetMGM.

Here’s how the experts around the league see this matchup shaking out:

Expert Pick Score (if applicable) Link
Nate Davis (USA TODAY) Steelers 20-17 Link
Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) Steelers 23-20 Link
Lorenzo Reyes (USA TODAY) Colts 23-16 Link
Mike Clay (ESPN) Colts — Link
Dan Graziano (ESPN) Steelers — Link
NFL Network Colts 21-20 Link
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Steelers 22-20 Link
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Colts 21-16 Link
Cam DaSilva (Sportsbook Wire) Colts — Link
Bleacher Report Colts 24-20 Link

Over at Tallysight, 75% of the analysts have the Colts walking away with a home victory. In terms of the spread, 65% of analysts believe the Colts will cover.

According to BetMGM, the numbers also favor the Colts. As of this writing, 64% of the bettors are taking the Colts moneyline while 70% have them covering a 1.5-point spread. Meanwhile, 72% believe the game will hit the under on a 42.5-point total.

This is as close to a playoff game as it’s going to get for either side. The Steelers (No. 6) and the Colts (No. 7) are right on the bubble with four other teams holding 7-6 records.

There’s a massive swing in playoff implications here. If the Colts win, their chances to make the playoffs increase to 66%. If they lose, it plummets to 20%, according to Pro Football Focus.

This game will show just what the Colts are made of coming off a brutal loss on the road. The experts see them coming away with a crucial win.

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Fever’s Aliyah Boston to hit anvil at Colts game

Fever forward Aliyah Boston is hitting the anvil this weekend.

The city of Indianapolis is having a sneaky good week. The Indiana Fever secured the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and now Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston is paying Lucas Oil and the Indianapolis Colts a visit.

The Colts are back home on Saturday, Dec. 16, and that is likely music to the ears of Colts fans. Indy was on a fantastic four-game winning streak but hit a rough patch in Week 14 after a tough loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

However, there’s no better way to attempt to right the ship than with a home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Fever forward Aliyah Boston on the anvil to fire up the crowd.

Other notable names to have hit the anvil this season include Pat McAfee, Adam Vinatieri, Mike Woodson and Jarace Walker.

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Colts vs. Steelers: 5 things to watch in Week 15

Here are five things to watch for in Week 15.

The Indianapolis Colts will be looking to shake off their disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals as they are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Saturday matchup in Week 15.

This series hasn’t been favorable for the Colts. They have lost eight straight games to the Steelers with their last win in the series coming back in 2008.

The last time Indianapolis beat Pittsburgh at home came in 2005. This is another crucial AFC contest for the Colts with both teams currently in the playoffs and a win on Saturday can help create separation heading into the final three weeks of the season.

Here are five things to watch for when this game kicks off on Saturday afternoon: