The Indianapolis Colts scored 30 unanswered points Saturday to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-13, keeping playoff aspirations alive in the AFC playoff hunt.
Well-coached teams do more than just adjust to adversity, they respond to it. Indianapolis played without its starting quarterback, running back and right tackle, then lost its No. 1 receiving option and starting tailback to injuries in the first half. Despite an early 13-0 deficit, the Colts (8-6) still emerged victorious to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Steelers (7-7).
Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky found receiver George Pickens open across the middle on third down to drive just outside of the red zone.