The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff outlook is on the line against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday. When they were 7-4 two weeks ago, a postseason berth seemed like a sure bet for the Steelers. But with their upcoming schedule, they need a win. They lost to the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots at home, who are 4-20 against the rest of the NFL this season. Now, the Steelers are 7-6 and the Colts have the same record. If the Steelers lose to the Colts, they’d drop the head-to-head tiebreaker to one of the teams in the playoff race. Steelers backup quarterback […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff outlook is on the line against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday.When they were 7-4 two weeks ago, a postseason berth seemed like a sure bet for the Steelers. But with their upcoming schedule, they need a win.They lost to the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots at home, who are 4-20 against the rest of the NFL this season. Now, the Steelers are 7-6 and the Colts have the same record. If the Steelers lose to the Colts, they'd drop the head-to-head tiebreaker to one of the teams in the playoff race. Steelers backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is starting in Kenny Pickett's absence.Earlier today, backup Jake Browning led the Cincinnati Bengals to an overtime victory over the Minnesota Vikings. After the Vikings had an early lead, the Bengals came back for a 27-24 win.Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and injuries during Saturday's games in Week 15.Live85 updatesSat, December 16, 2023 at 6:45 PM ESTSat, December 16, 2023 at 6:45 PM ESTThe Steelers convert on 3rd-and-20 with a 26-yard pass to Diontae Johnson. After a turnover and a three-and-out to start the half, they needed that.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:38 PM ESTField goal for the Colts, and they're up 24-13. All 24 points are unanswered after the Steelers took a 13-0 lead.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:37 PM ESTTrenton Thompson now coming off the field hurt. Steelers just about out of safeties.— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 16, 2023Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:37 PM ESTSat, December 16, 2023 at 6:36 PM ESTGoodson rips off 31 yards over the right side. 6 carries, 52 yards for Goodson today. He did not have a career carry before today.— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) December 16, 2023Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:29 PM ESTSat, December 16, 2023 at 6:29 PM ESTSteelers fumble on their first drive of the second half and the Colts follow up with a TD to Alie-Cox. Colts up 21-13.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:22 PM ESTMinkah Fitzpatrick is OUT with the knee injury— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 16, 2023Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:05 PM ESTHALFTIME: Steelers 13, Colts 14. Gardner Minshew is 14-of-21 for 185 yards, 2 TDs and no INTs.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM ESTIt's Montgomery's first career TD.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM ESTTOUCHDOWN COLTS.D.J. Montgomery responds to that drop with a 14-yard touchdown and the Colts will enter halftime with a 14-13 lead despite being down their top QB, top WR and top 2 RBs.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:59 PM ESTRookie CB Joey Porter Jr. then gets caught for pass interference on a deep pass to Alec Pierce. Colts go from their own 26-yard line to Pittsburgh's 14 in two plays.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:58 PM ESTThere's a little redemption for D.J. Montgomery after that TD drop. Minshew hits him at midfield and he throws in some YAC for a 34-yard gain. Colts now at the Steelers' 40 and could at least get a field goal out of this.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:57 PM ESTColts get a stop and will get the ball back at their own 26-yard line. 44 seconds before halftime.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:55 PM ESTSat, December 16, 2023 at 5:49 PM ESTYeah, that's a huge drop.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:47 PM ESTD.J. Montgomery ends the drive with a brutal drop in the end zone. Steelers will get the ball back still up 13-7. The Colts just let a 13-play, 70-yard drive go to waste.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM ESTGardner Minshew mistimes a pass over the middle to TE Drew Ogletree. Colts are going for it on fourth down.Sat, December 16, 2023 at 5:45 PM ESTRookie Tyler Goodson comes off the practice squad and appears to score his first career TD, but the officials rule his knee was down before breaking the plane. Colts will have 3rd-and-goal with one yard to go.