![]() But both seemed to be on the right path through the first month of the season.īaltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley sat in front of his locker, staring straight ahead, his chin resting on his right hand. Out of one side of their mouth, it was offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s ineptitude, while the other side suggested Pickett was nothing more than - and I’ve heard this from people this year - a weak-armed, scared and untalented average quarterback with his share of shortcomings. Heading into Sunday’s AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, for the most part, four games were all that were needed for the majority of pundits, fans and national experts to do something that once was thought impossible - turn against Pickett. ![]() Pickett has yet to put together a full game where you can say with confidence that he not only should’ve been the 20th overall pick in last year’s draft but will be a championship-caliber quarterback at some point in his career. Take away a couple of two-minute drives last season, and quite possibly two throws this year, and Kenny Pickett has been nothing more than an average-to-below-average quarterback. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts vs.I get it. With how the Colts’ defense is playing, especially (pass rusher) Yannick Ngakoue, there are enough obstacles for that offense to overcome. The Steelers are beginning to generate some offense with Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, and Najee Harris, but it’s not enough to hang your hat on. Beasley, Pro Football Network: Colts 23-20 Mike Tomlin is two losses away from his first ever losing season. Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk: Steelers 20-17 This feels like a game where the Steelers get a score on defense or special teams and pull off the upset. (The Colts') defense held up well last week in a loss to the Eagles, but they just don’t have a lot of juice on offense. Sheil Kapadia, The Ringer: Steelers cover the spread One thing we know is Mike Tomlin knows how to beat Indy, as his Steelers have done so seven consecutive times dating to 2011 – AND they have covered in five of those games. However, I trust Ryan just enough against arguably the worst secondary in the league to take the Colts by a slim margin at home. There's a chance Indy's game plan will get wrecked and the Steelers defense scores a few points itself. Watt and the Pittsburgh pass rush against an inconsistent line and a statuesque Ryan. 'You have to have enough time': Why Colts aren't taking downfield shots in passing game Kris Knox, Bleacher Report: Colts 23-20 Insider: Yannick Ngakoue looks to make breakout game the start of a big finish Kenny Pickett steps into another tough defensive matchup for a rookie and his running and that of Najee Harris will still keep Pittsburgh short on the scoreboard. They also will struggle with the size vs quickness combination of Michael Pittman Jr. Watt and friends, but the real problem for their defense with the running of a suddenly red-hot Jonathan Taylor. The Steelers will try to rattle Matt Ryan with T.J. Watt back, and I think that front will keep the Steelers in this game. The Steelers defense is much better with T.J. The Steelers hung around against the Bengals, with Kenny Pickett showing better at quarterback. The Colts looked to be on their way to going 2-0 last week under Jeff Saturday, but blew a lead against the Eagles late. For that, clearing the lowest of bars for entertaining football, I'd like to give thanks. ![]() The defenses remain better overall for both teams here, but I'm more interested in this game than I imagined possible two weeks ago. George Pickens is getting more consistent chances downfield, while Parris Campbell is becoming a thing. Both Najee Harris and Jonathan Taylor have more juice now than earlier in the season. Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com: Steelers 21-17īoth offenses have improved in recent weeks. Not everyone here is that confident in the Colts. If you don't like the ESPN broadcast: There's another way to watch the game in IndianapolisĮSPN's matchup predictor gives the Colts a 66.9% chance to win, while FiveThirtyEight puts the Colts' chances at 71%. Mail call!: How to get Alec Pierce going? Do Colts have to draft a QB no matter what? Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday is in his third game. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin lost his first game against the Colts, but has won seven straight since. ![]()
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