Colts Get Forecast to Destroy Steelers

The Indianapolis Colts could embarrass the Pittsburgh Steelers, given the poor performance of their defense this year.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) chase after Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts are still the number one team in the NFL after a smooth-sailing victory over the Tennessee Titans by a score of 38-14. Now, the Colts must set their sights on the 4-3 Pittsburgh Steelers when they travel to Acrisure Stadium.

While the Steelers are always tough with Mike Tomlin as the head coach, they've struggled mightily to stop offenses with their bottom-tier defense (22nd in the NFL in points per game allowed - 25.0). This could put the Colts at a massive advantage with their incredible offense.

CBS Sports'John Breech believes the Colts will stomp the Steelers by a score of 41-24. Here's a breakdown from Breech on how he believes the game will play out.

"Nothing can slow down the Colts. This team is leading the NFL in total yards per game (385.3) and points per game (33.8), and now, they get to face a Steelers defense that looks broken.

The Steelers have surrendered the MOST passing yards per game in the NFL this year (273.3) and they'll be going up against Jones, who has the third-most passing yards in the league through eight weeks. If they try to stop the pass, then Jonathan Taylor will rush for 300 yards."

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is setting new milestones each week as he continues to make history every time he steps on the field. #IndianapolisColts #Colts #NFL pic.twitter.com/4fSI7XDYIr

— Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) October 28, 2025

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The Colts have been on an absolute tear through eight games. Below are prominent offensive team statistics and Indy's rank for each.

• Total Yards - 3,082 (1st)
• Passing Yards - 2,007 (5th)
• Rushing Yards - 1,075 (6th)
• Total Points - 270 (1st)

Oct 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson (31) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

It's been tough for anyone to stop the Colts offense, so given how rough it's been for the Steelers defense, Breech's prediction that Indianapolis will hang 40-plus on Pittsburgh could come true.

Breech concludes by giving a reference to how Pittsburgh's defense performed against Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals.

"Joe Flacco had only been with the Bengals for nine days when he faced the Steelers and he still managed to lead the Bengals to 33 points. If the Steelers couldn't stop Flacco, it seems highly unlikely that they're going to be able to slow down a Colts offense that has been unstoppable all season." 

#Colts QB: Daniel Jones is on pace for:

Passing Yards: 4383
Passing TD: 28
INT: 6
Rushing Yards: 183
Rushing TD: 9
Comp. Perc: 71%
Passer Rating: 109.5
QBR: 79.3 pic.twitter.com/30JvfLdJMq

— Lawrence Owen (@Colts_Law) October 27, 2025

Against Cincy, the Steelers allowed Flacco to rip their defense to shreds with 31/47 completions for 342 passing yards, three touchdown passes, and no interceptions. While the Bengals do have Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Indy has plenty of offensive weaponry, a top-level O-Line, and the best running back in football, Jonathan Taylor.

This will be a huge matchup for both the Colts and Steelers. For Indianapolis, it's a chance to continue elevating themselves from the detractors who believe they've had a lax schedule to pad their impressive league-best 7-1 record.

If the Colts can fulfill what Breech thinks they will by smashing the Steelers by 17 points on the road, it will be hard not to put Indianapolis into the conversation to take a first-round bye and potentially win Super Bowl LX come February.

We’re gonna look back a few years from now & realize Carlie Irsay-Gordon set the standard for NFL ownership with the way she runs the Indianapolis Colts

The team is 7-1, the pickup of Daniel Jones & Cam Bynum were phenomenal & the team couldn’t be closer in chemistry pic.twitter.com/kF2Nrs29Z4

— DJ MurkCity (@myrksitymma) October 27, 2025