The Gardner Minshew-led Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts

Dec. 17, 2023, 8:30 a.m. Sports

The Gardner Minshew-led Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts in a matchup of two teams looking to get back on track. After a disappointing start to the season, the Steelers have won two in a row and are looking to make it three against a Colts team that has lost four of its last five.

Minshew has been a revelation for the Steelers, taking over for an injured Ben Roethlisberger and leading the team to victories in his two starts. The second-year quarterback has thrown for 699 yards and five touchdowns, with no interceptions, and has also shown a willingness to run when necessary, picking up 47 yards on the ground.

The Steelers will need another big game from Minshew against a Colts defense that has been solid against the pass, but has struggled at times against mobile quarterbacks. The Colts gave up over 200 yards rushing to Houston's Deshaun Watson in their Week 7 loss, and Minshew will look to take advantage of that.

The Colts offense has been up and down this season, but they should be able to move the ball against a Steelers defense that has been inconsistent. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has thrown for 1,697 yards and 11 touchdowns, but has also been intercepted six times.

Running back Marlon Mack has been the Colts' best offensive weapon, rushing for 544 yards and four touchdowns. He'll need to have another big game against a Steelers defense that has been susceptible to the run at times this season.

This is a crucial game for both teams as they look to stay in the playoff hunt in a competitive AFC. The Steelers will be looking to make it three straight wins, while the Colts will be desperate to get back on track.