NFL Preview: Indianapolis vs. Pittsburgh
By Andy Richmond
November 9th, 2008
The Steelers very much hold the edge against the Colts, who have had a stumbling start to the season whereas the Steelers are as solid and dependable as ever and this game sees them start a series of 4 of the next five games at home. Success in all of those would see them seal the divisional title and almost keep them apace with the Titans in the race for the Number One spot in the AFC.
It goes without saying that the Steelers will play with dominating defence led by sack artists LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison, and Colts QB Payton Manning will need to be on quick release duty to his receiving corps, I just can’t see the Colts being able to run on this Steelers “D” at all.
Pittsburgh have doubts at QB where Ben Roethlisberger has a shoulder injury but back up Byron Leftwich did a good job last week in closing out the game and after his four years at the Jags he will be more than familiar with the Colts defence which is bolstered by the return of safety Bob Sanders this week.
Handicaps on the back of the Pittsburgh QB news are scarce this week but I would be confident of backing the Steelers giving up possibly 3.5 or 4.5 points at around 1.9. Expect to see plenty on the ground from the Steelers, especially if Leftwich plays and a ball controlling effort from the Steelers. The Colts haven’t won in Pittsburgh since 1974 and that is set to continue on Sunday.
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