The Pittsburgh Steelers extend their dominance over the Indianapolis Colts, handing the Colts another tough road defeat and raising major concerns about Indianapolis' playoff hopes and defensive struggles. Jonathan Taylor was stifled at the line of scrimmage, averaging just 0.47 yards before contact as Pittsburgh controlled the trenches and exposed the Colts’ vulnerable run game yet again. The Colts are now 2-19 all-time in Pittsburgh and have dropped seven straight on the road, making the upcoming matchups against the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys even more daunting.
Defensive woes continue to plague Indianapolis, with the entire edge room accounting for just 1.5 sacks through five games. Lou Anarumo’s unit struggled with simple coverage assignments despite frequently dropping eight in coverage, and the lack of a pass rush has left the Colts among the league's worst defenses. Can the Colts' offense find answers, or is a losing season inevitable in Indianapolis?