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The Colts' defense has been even better on third down. Opponents have converted on just 14 of their 48 (29.2%) third-down attempts, which is the fourth-lowest success rate in the NFL. Conversely, the Steelers' offense is just 28th in the NFL on third down, and their defense is 17th in the league in red zone efficiency.
Steelers vs. Colts Injury Report: Final Inactive Players List for Week 5 Game originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Steelers will have to find a way to put points on the board against the Colts without a couple of their top skill position players.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have made multiple moves that seem to signal the status of some players that are questionable to play. They elevated running back Lew Nichols and wide receiver Brandon Smith while signing cornerback Doneiko Slaughter to the active roster after placing wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve.
After two games on the road, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading back home. They and the Indianapolis Colts will compete for holiday cheer at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh has a defense that allows only 18.86 points per game, so the Colts' offense will have their work cut out for them.