Statistical leaders and where to watch/listen to Steelers/Colts

by Joe Kuzma (joe_kuzma) on November 10, 2017

Fast Facts is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.

Odds

The opening line has the Steelers as an 10-point favorite. The over/under is 44 points.

Team Records

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) at Indianapolis Colts (3-6)

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin

Overall regular-season record: 109-59 (.649)/11th season
Regular-season record with Pittsburgh: 109-59 (.649)/11th season
Playoff Record/Years: 8-6 (.571)/seven years

Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano

Overall regular-season record: 52-37 (.584)/sixth season
Regular-season record with Indianapolis: 52-37 (.584)/sixth season
Playoff Record/Years: 3-3 (.500)/three years

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Steelers-Colts History

Series History: Series began in 1957
Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead, 17-6
At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead, 11-2
At Baltimore/Indianapolis: Steelers lead, 6-4
Neutral Sites: n/a
Streak: Steelers won previous four meetings
Last Regular-Season Meeting: Nov. 24, 2016, at Indianapolis
Pittsburgh 28, Indianapolis 7
Postseason Series: Steelers lead, 5-0
Last Postseason Meeting: Jan. 15, 2017, at Indianapolis
Pittsburgh 21, Indianapolis 18
(preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record)

This week’s game will mark the 24th regular-season meeting between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis…the Steelers own an 11-game advantage in the regular-season series against the Colts (17-6)… Sunday’s game will be 11th time the two teams will meet in Baltimore/ Indianapolis, where the Steelers won the previous two meetings (Sept. 25, 2011: 23-20 and Nov. 24, 2016: 28-7)…the two teams have met six times in the month of November during the regular season, with the Steelers holding a 4-2 advantage in the month vs. the Colts, including a 3-1 mark on the road in November…Pittsburgh has won each of the previous four in the regular-season series between the two teams.

Gameday Information

Date: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Site: Lucas Oil Stadium (63,000) • Indianapolis, Ind.
Playing Surface: FieldTurf
TV Coverage: CBS (locally KDKA-TV, channel 2)
Announcers: Greg Gumbel (play-by-play) | Trent Green (analyst) | Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970)
Announcers: Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) | Tunch Ilkin (analyst) | Craig Wolfley (sideline)
SIRIUS: 132 (Pit), 81 (Ind) | XM: 381 (Pit), 81 (Ind)

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Game Capsule

LEADER: Steelers lead all-time series, 17-6
LAST GAME: 11/24/16: Steelers 28 at Colts 7
STREAKS: Steelers have won past 4
LAST GAME AT SITE: 11/24/16
QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER passed for 317 yards in Week 8. In past 3 vs. Ind., has completed 78 of 108 (72.2 pct.) for 1,107 rec. yards (369 per game) with 13 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 144.6 rating. Aims for 4th meeting in row with 3+ TD passes & 125+ rating.
RB LE’VEON BELL had rush TD in Week 8. In past 7, has 932 scrimmage yards (133.1 per game) with 5 rush TDs. Has 290 scrimmage yards (145 per game) with rush TD in past 2 vs. Ind. Ranks 2nd in AFC with 979 scrimmage yards.
WR ANTONIO BROWN has 110+ rec. yards in 3 of past 5 on road. In past 3 meetings, has 342 rec. yards (114 per game) with 7 TD catches. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Ind. with 2+ TD catches. Leads NFL with 57 catches & 835 rec. yards. Since 2013, has 538 catches, most in NFL & 97 more than closest player (DEMARYIUS THOMAS).
Rookie WR JU JU SMITH-SCHUSTER had career-high 193 rec. yards, incl. 97-yard TD catch, in Week 8. Leads all rookies with 424 rec. yards. Aims for 3rd in row with TD catch.
DE CAMERON HEYWARD had sack in Week 8. Aims for 3rd in row with sack. Has 4 sacks in past 5 on road.
S MIKE MITCHELL had INT in last meeting.
Rookie LB T.J. WATT is 1 of 3 in NFL (CAMERON JORDAN & RYAN KERRIGAN) with 4+ sacks (4) & INT (1). Ties for 2nd among rookies with 4 sacks.
CB JOE HADEN had FF & 2 PD in his last meeting (12/7/14 with Cle.).
DE TYSON ALUALU aims for 3rd in row with sack.
QB JACOBY BRISSETT passed for 308 yards with 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs for career-high 122.6 rating last week. Has 4 pass TDs vs. 1 INT for 102.4 rating in past 2. Is 1 of 6 NFL QBs with 1,900 pass yards (1,950) & 125+ rush yards (147).
RB FRANK GORE has 178 scrimmage yards (89 per game) in past 2. Has TD in 2 of past 3 vs. Pit. Ranks 7th in NFL history with 13,520 rush yards.
Rookie RB MARLON MACK has 159 scrimmage yards (79.5 per game) in past 2 at home.
WR T.Y. HILTON had 5 catches for 175 yards (35 avg.) & 2 TDs last week. Has 3 games with 150+ rec. yards in 2017, tied with ANTONIO BROWN (3) for most in NFL. Since entering league in 2012, has 10 games with 150+ rec. yards, tied for 4th most by player in 1st 6 seasons.
TE JACK DOYLE has 20 catches for 184 yards (92 per game) & TD in past 2. Ranks 2nd among NFL TEs with 50 catches.
WR DONTE MONCRIEF has TD catch in 2 of past 3 meetings.
LB JABAAL SHEARD had 2 sacks & 2 FFs in Week 9. Has 2 sacks in past 4 vs. Pit.
LB JON BOSTIC leads team with 63 tackles.
LB ANTONIO MORRISON has 28 tackles in past 3 at home. Aims for 6th in row at home with 7+ tackles.
CB RASHAAN MELVIN ties for NFL lead
with 12 PD. Has 7 PD & 2 INTs in past 4 at home.
K ADAM VINATIERI converted 53-yard FG last week. Has 2,442 career points & passed GARY ANDERSON (2,434) for 2nd most in NFL history.