The AFC South-leading Indianapolis Colts travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers on Sunday. Pittsburgh comes fresh off dismantling the Houston Texans, and Indianapolis has won its last five games.
Colts vs. Steelers 2014 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Andrew Luck and Ben Roethlisberger are set to duel in Pittsburgh.
Andy Lyons
The Colts haven't figured out all their offensive issues, but Andrew Luck's hot streak has pushed those concerns to the backburner. Still, offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton has come under fire for leaning more heavily on Trent Richardson instead of the more effective Ahmad Bradshaw.
The Steelers spent the first six weeks of the season sinking to the bottom of the AFC North. However, a takeaway-filled performance against the Texans changed the perception of the team. Though still in the bottom half of the division, the Steelers’ improved defense could get another boost with linebacker Ryan Shazier’s upcoming return.
Luck is in the midst of his best NFL season. Through seven games, he has already racked up 2,331 yards and a league-leading 19 passing touchdowns. Though Richardson gets most of the carries, Indianapolis' top performing back has been Bradshaw. On 31 fewer attempts, Bradshaw has only 22 fewer rushing yards. Meanwhile, receiver T.Y. Hilton has recorded the third-most receiving yards (711) in the league through seven weeks.
The Steelers have produced two of the league's top skill position players this year. Running back Le'Veon Bell enters Week 8 with a combined 938 yards from scrimmage. Out wide, Antonio Brown has a league-leading 719 receiving yards. Both will take pressure of off quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has nearly 1,900 passing yards on the year.
The Colts enter Sunday’s game with a record of 5-2. The Steelers come in at 4-3.
How to watch
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
When: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, Tracy Wolfson
Online streaming: Verizon NFL Mobile
Odds
The Colts are 1.5-point favorites, according to OddsShark.
Further reading
For more on the Colts, check out Stampede Blue. For additional coverage of the Steelers, head on over to Behind the Steel Curtain.
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