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Week 5 NFL preview favors Steelers against Colts after rest advantage
The NFL’s Week 5 schedule includes a game between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh.
The preview picks the Steelers to win by more than three points.
Indianapolis played in London the previous week, while Pittsburgh had extra rest after playing the previous Thursday.
The preview says the Colts’ offense has struggled, apart from running back Jonathan Taylor, and quarterback Daniel Jones has had more turnovers than touchdowns this season.
It also notes that Indianapolis is allowing the second-most yards per game in the league.
Pittsburgh has won both of its home games this season and is averaging 25 points per game at home.
The game is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m.
The preview picks the Pittsburgh Steelers to beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5.
It says Pittsburgh has an extended-rest advantage after playing the previous Thursday night.
The Colts are traveling after playing in London the previous week.
The preview cites Pittsburgh’s 2-0 home record this season and an Indianapolis defense allowing the NFL’s second-most yards per game.
It projects a 27-20 Steelers win and recommends Pittsburgh -3.
- Who
- The Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- What
- The Week 5 preview picks the Steelers to win, projecting a 27-20 score and recommending Pittsburgh -3.
- When
- Sunday at 1 p.m.; the article was published October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Pittsburgh; the Colts are traveling to face the Steelers.
- Why
- The preview points to Pittsburgh’s extended rest, its home form and Indianapolis’s defensive struggles.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
That's as significant a rest advantage as you may find outside bye weeks, and I think Pittsburgh takes advantage of it.
Pittsburgh played its previous game.
Indianapolis played in London.
Indianapolis is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh in Week 5.
- Projected score
- Steelers 27, Colts 20
- Recommended pick
- Steelers -3
- Steelers home record
- 2-0
- Steelers home scoring
- 25 points per game
- Colts defensive ranking
- Second-most yards allowed per game in the NFL
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