The Indianapolis Colts host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game with significant AFC playoff implications. Both teams are currently in the final two Wild Card spots at 7-6, but there are also four teams behind them at 7-6.
The Steelers will start Mitch Trubisky at quarterback with Kenny Pickett, who is out with an ankle injury. In Week 14, Trubisky completed 22 of 35 of his passes for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a loss to the New England Patriots. He said earlier this week, “I’ve got to be better on third downs, got to execute better, and just continue to get on the same page with these guys.”
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts Inactives
Steelers Designated as Out
- OT Dylan Cook
- DE Isaiahh Loudermilk
- LB Blake Martinez
- RB Anthony McFarland
- QB Kenny Pickett
- CB Darius Rush
Colts Designated as Out
- DT Adetomiwa Adebawore
- CB Tony Brown
- DE Isaiah Land
- WR Isaiah McKenzie
- LB Segun Olubi
- OT Braden Smith
- RB Jonathan Taylor
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will miss his third straight game after thumb surgery. Head coach Shane Steichen said on Thursday that Taylor is getting better even though he missed practice this week.
Indianapolis starting guard Braden Smith is out with a knee injury for the second straight game after missing four games earlier in the season with hip and wrist injuries.
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt went through concussion protocol after he reported symptoms the day after he took a hard hit in the Patriots game. He did not receive an injury designation after being a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pittsburgh starting guard Isaac Seumalo is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury and has missed practice all week.
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Steelers Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Steelers depth chart.
- Quarterback: Mitch Trubisky
- Running Back: Najee Harris
- Wide Receiver: George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, Calvin Austin III
- Tight End: Pat Freiermuth
- Left Offensive Tackle: Dan Moore Jr.
- Left Offensive Guard: Isaac Seumalo
- Center: Mason Cole
- Right Offensive Guard: James Daniels
- Right Offensive Tackle: Broderick Jones
- Defensive Tackle: Cameron Heyward
- Nose Tackle: Montravius Adams Sr.
- Defensive End: Larry Ogunjobi
- Right Outside Linebacker: Alex Highsmith
- Right Inside Linebacker: Elandon Roberts
- Left Inside Linebacker: Mark Robinson
- Left Outside Linebacker: T.J. Watt
- Left Cornerback: Joey Porter Jr.
- Right Cornerback: Patrick Peterson
- Free Safety: Damontae Kazee
- Strong Safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Kicker: Chris Boswell
- Punter: Pressley Harvin III
- Long Snapper: Christian Kuntz
- Punt Returner: Calvin Austin III
- Kickoff Returner: Anthony McFarland Jr.
Colts Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Indianapolis Colts depth chart.
- Quarterback: Gardner Minshew
- Running Back: Zack Moss
- Wide Receiver: Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, Isaiah McKenzie
- Tight End: Kylen Granson
- Left Offensive Tackle: Bernhard Raimann
- Left Offensive Guard: Quenton Nelson
- Center: Ryan Kelly
- Right Offensive Guard: Will Fries
- Right Offensive Tackle: Blake Freeland
- Left Defensive End: Kwity Paye
- Left Defensive Tackle: DeForest Buckner
- Right Defensive End: Samson Ebukam
- Right Defensive Tackle: Taven Bryan
- Strongside Linebacker: Zaire Franklin
- Middle Linebacker: Grant Stuard
- Weakside Linebacker: E.J. Speed
- Left Cornerback: JuJu Brents
- Right Cornerback: Jaylon Jones
- Free Safety: Rodney Thomas II
- Strong Safety: Julian Blackmon
- Kicker: Matt Gay
- Punter: Rigoberto Sanchez
- Long Snapper: Luke Rhodes
- Punt Returner: Isaiah McKenzie
- Kickoff Returner: Isaiah McKenzie
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