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Colts strengthen playoff position with win over reeling Steelers

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts rebounded from one of their most concerning performances of the season in last Sunday's loss to the Bengals, putting together a complete performance in a 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers that keeps them in the thick of the AFC playoff race.

The Colts' playoff hopes would have taken a major hit with a different result. The Colts entered the game with a 38% chance of making the postseason and their odds would have dropped to 19% with a loss. But the victory boosted their playoff odds to 63% with Saturday's win, with a road matchup against the Falcons looming on Dec.