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Steelers Secure Victory at Lucas Oil Stadium Against the Colts

The Pittsburgh Steelers improved their season record to 9-8 with a hard-fought victory over the Indianapolis Colts, who now stand at 4-12-1 following the contest. The final scoreboard read 24-17 in favor of the visiting team.


Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) makes a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

In an impressive display of football, the Steelers showcased their offensive and defensive capabilities at Lucas Oil Stadium. The defense was particularly noteworthy, recording three sacks and forcing two fumbles, one of which they recovered. They also made a crucial interception during the game. The defensive unit's relentless pressure resulted in eight quarterback hits and five passes defended.


On offense, Pittsburgh's ground game was dominant as they amassed 172 rushing yards with an average of nearly five yards per carry. This effort was highlighted by two rushing touchdowns that contributed significantly to their total score. Their passing game complemented this performance efficiently; despite not throwing for any touchdowns, they completed 71 percent of their passes for a total of 174 yards.


Special teams also played a pivotal role in this matchup. The Steelers were perfect on field goal attempts, converting all three tries with the longest being from an impressive distance of 52 yards out. Additionally, extra point kicks were executed flawlessly.


The Colts put up a valiant effort despite falling short on home turf. Their defense managed to sack Pittsburgh's quarterback three times and hurried him four more times throughout the night but ultimately couldn't contain the balanced attack from their opponents.


As fans look forward to what comes next for Pittsburgh after this solid performance on both sides of the ball, attention turns to their upcoming fixture against Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 4th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time broadcasted by CBS network viewership is assured for those eager to follow along as these two teams face off in what promises to be another exciting NFL showdown.

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