With each passing week lately, it seems as though the Pittsburgh Steelers are getting further and further away from their girl, having now lost three consecutive games. But, as has been the case for a while now, they have the opportunity to lock up the AFC North with a win today—which will not be easy.
Today’s opponent, visiting Heinz Field in what will be the final NFL game to be played there this season if the Steelers don’t win the division, is the Indianapolis Colts, riding a three-game winning streak. Quarterback Philip Rivers has been playing some of his best football of the season despite nursing a toe injury.