The undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, led by quarterback Justin Fields, meet the Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson in Week 4 of the NFL season on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 (9/29/24) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Right here’s what you must know:
What: NFL Week 4
Who: Steelers vs. Colts
When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 (9/29/24)
The place: Lucas Oil Stadium
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
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Right here’s the Week 4 NFL Schedule:
Sunday, Sept. 29
Bengals vs. Panthers at 1 p.m. on FOX
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Saints vs. Falcons at 1 p.m. on FOX
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Jaguars vs. Texans at 1 p.m. on CBS
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Broncos vs. Jets at 1 p.m. on CBS
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Vikings vs. Packers at 1 p.m. on FOX
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Steelers vs. Colts at 1 p.m. on CBS
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Rams vs. Bears at 1 p.m. on FOX
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Eagles vs. Buccaneers at 1 p.m. on FOX
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Patriots vs. 49ers at 4:05 p.m. on FOX
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Commanders vs. Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. on FOX
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Chargers vs. Chiefs at 4:25 p.m. on CBS
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Browns vs. Raiders at 4:25 p.m. on CBS
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Payments vs. Ravens at 8:20 p.m. on NBC
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Monday, Sept. 30
Titans vs. Dolphins at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
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Seahawks vs. Lions at 8:15 p.m. on ABC
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Right here’s a preview capsule through the Related Press:
Pittsburgh (3-0) at Indianapolis (1-2)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS
BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2
Sequence file: Colts lead 24-19
In opposition to the unfold: Pittsburgh 3-0, Colts 2-1
Final assembly: Colts received 30-13 in Indianapolis on Dec. 16, 2023.
Final week: Steelers beat Chargers 20-10 in Pittsburgh; Colts beat Bears 21-16 in Indianapolis
Steelers offense: general (24), rush (12), move (29), scoring (24)
Steelers protection: general (1), rush (2-T), move (5), scoring (1)
Colts offense: general (17), rush (11), move (24), scoring (17-T)
Colts protection: general (31), rush (31), move (18), scoring (13-T)
Turnover differential: Steelers plus-4, Colts minus-2.
Steelers participant to observe
QB Justin Fields. The previous Chicago Bear is beginning to discover his footing in Pittsburgh. He’s undefeated via three begins and is coming off his finest efficiency of the season, throwing for 245 yards and a landing whereas working for one more in a win over the Chargers. He’s additionally beginning to construct a case that he ought to stay the starter even after Russell Wilson’s calf heals.
Colts participant to observe
WR Michael Pittman Jr. The earlier time these groups met in December, Pittman was knocked out of the sport on a hit to the head from Steelers S Damontae Kazee, who was suspended the remainder of the season. This time, Anthony Richardson and the Indy passing sport want a bounce begin — and Pittman may very well be simply the man to make it occur.
Key matchup
Steelers run protection vs. Jonathan Taylor. Pittsburgh’s stifling protection is ranked within the prime 5 in whole protection, run protection, move protection and scoring protection and, like earlier Steelers groups, prides itself on enjoying massive — whatever the opponent. Taylor seems to be rounding into the form that helped him win the 2021 rushing title. He has back-to-back 100-yard video games and three TD runs in three weeks. It may very well be an fascinating matchup.
Key accidents
Steelers shall be with out OLB Alex Highsmith (groin). Nick Herbig, who had two sacks final week towards Los Angeles, will get the beginning. Pittsburgh LG Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) may also seemingly miss a fourth straight sport. QB Russell Wilson continues to rehab a calf damage and is anticipated to function the emergency (third) quarterback. RB Jaylen Warren (leg) was restricted through the early a part of the week. … Three-time Professional Bowl DT DeForest Buckner (sprained ankle) and beginning CB JuJu Brents (knee) are already on injured reserve for the Colts they usually misplaced two extra starters late final week’s sport. Choices on Professional Bowl CB Kenny Moore II (hip) or beginning DE Kwity Paye (quadriceps) could also be made later this week.
Sequence notes
Indy’s win final season snapped Pittsburgh’s eight-game successful streak on this collection. The Steelers received 9 straight over the Colts from 1985-2002. … Pittsburgh has received all 4 postseason matchups. The Steelers went on two play in two Tremendous Bowls after these victories. … These franchises signify two of the three groups that moved from the NFL to the AFC as a part of the 1970 AFC-NFL merger. The opposite was Cleveland.
Stats and stuff
Pittsburgh is 3-0 for the ninth time since 1970. The Steelers have gone on to win the division title in seven of the eight earlier years they began 3-0. … The Steelers have received six straight regular-season video games going again to final season. That’s the second-longest energetic streak within the league. Pittsburgh’s most up-to-date regular-season loss was to the Colts final December. … The Steelers are the fifth workforce since 2000 to permit 10 factors or fewer in every of their first three video games. … Pittsburgh LB T.J. Watt enters the game with 99 1/2 sacks. The perennial All-Professional has one sack in every sport this season. … Fields is caring for the ball, one of many important causes the Steelers are unbeaten. Fields has thrown one interception and has but to fumble in three video games. He had 41 turnovers in 40 video games in Chicago. … Pittsburgh wants extra manufacturing out of receivers not named George Pickens, although there have been indicators of progress final week towards the Chargers. Calvin Austin III caught 4 passes for 95 yards and a TD and Scotty Miller made a pair of clutch third down grabs. … The Steelers offensive line stays in flux, with Spencer Anderson and Mason McCormick splitting snaps at left guard rather than Seumalo. The younger line options three starters of their first or second seasons. … Steelers star security Minkah Fitzpatrick is within the midst of a career-long turnover drought. Fitzpatrick doesn’t have an interception or a fumble restoration since Week 16 of the 2022 season. … The Steelers have had the fewest coaches of any workforce within the NFL (three) since 1969 whereas the Colts have had the second-most (20) throughout the identical span. … Indy has scored not less than 20 factors in 15 of its previous 20 video games and has 12 performs of 20 or extra yards this season. … The Colts are certainly one of 5 groups that has not misplaced a fumble in 2024. … Colts QB Anthony Richardson has thrown one TD move and 5 interceptions over the previous weeks. He’s solely been sacked 4 instances in three weeks. … Taylor beforehand had three straight 100-yard video games from Weeks 15-17 in 2021. … WR Josh Downs returned final week from an ankle damage that saved him out since early August. He had a franchise rookie file 68 catches in 2023. … LB Zaire Franklin has the league’s second-highest totals for tackles (378) and solo tackles (223) since 2022. … LB E.J. Pace prolonged his franchise file of consecutive video games with 10 or extra tackles to seven final week. … S Nick Cross, Pace and Franklin are every within the NFL’s prime 5 in tackles this season. Cross has 39, Pace has 34 and Franklin has 33.
Fantasy tip
Steelers protection. The Steelers will seemingly attempt to remove the run and make Richardson beat him along with his arm. However with Richardson’s early propensity for interceptions and incompletions (49.3% completion fee), this may very well be a low-scoring sport and will enable Pittsburgh’s protection to feast.
(The Related Press contributed to this report)
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