How to Watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts: NFL Game Live Stream Info, TV Channel, Start Time, Odds

With serious playoff implications on the line, the Indianapolis Colts host the Pittsburgh Steelers from Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16 with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Steelers are 7-6 on the season and desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. They currently have a 32 percent chance to make the postseason, and if they can manage a win against the Colts, those odds increase to 54 percent. The Colts, meanwhile, are in pretty much the same place. They’re also 7-6, but come in with a 47% chance at making the playoffs. That bumps up to 65 percent if they can beat the Steelers.

At a Glance:

• Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts
• Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET
• Home Field Advantage: Indianapolis
• Team Records: Indianapolis (7-6), Pittsburgh (7-6)
• Odds: Colts are favored by 2.5 points
• TV Channel: NFL Network

Odds & Analysis

Betting Lines

The Colts come in as the very slight favorite at home, with a 7-6 overall record, while going
2-4 at Lucas Oil Stadium. They’re averaging 24.2 points per game, which ranks No. 8 in the NFL while averaging 337.1 yards per game of offense. On defense, they’re allowing 25.4 points per game, which is bottom five in the NFL, and are giving up 357.6 yards per game, which is in the bottom 10 in the league.

Historically, the Steelers have dominated this head-to-head with a 27-6-0 all-time record against the Colts.

Team Stats

The Steelers will be without starting quarterback Kenny Pickett when they face the Colts, as he needs another week to recover from ankle surgery. That leaves Mitch Trubisky as the next man up after he struggled last week in his first start of the season against the Patriots in a devastating 21-18 loss. Offensively, the Steelers are only managing 16.2 points per game, which ranks fifth-worse in the NFL. Najee Harris leads the team in rushing yards with 690, while George Pickens leads the team in receiving yards with 767. Defensively though, the Steelers have been solid. Their 19.2 points allowed per game ranks No. 7 in the NFL.

Indianapolis, meanwhile, has struggled on defense this year. They’ve allowed the eighth-most yards against in the entire NFL with 4,649, and are holding teams to 25.4 points against per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the league. They’re also allowing 357.6 average yards per game, which ranks bottom-10 in the league. Zaire Franklin leads the team in tackles with 144, while Julian Blackmon has a team-leading three interceptions.

Indianapolis and Pittsburgh Quarterback Matchup:

Gardner Minshew has been the go-to guy since Oct. 8 when rookie QB Anthony Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain in his right (throwing) shoulder. He went on to have surgery that ended his season. So far, Minshew has kept the Colts’ playoff hopes alive. He’s 239-for-378 on the season (63.2 percent), and has tossed for 2,524 total yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He’s coming off a tough outing against the Bengals where he went 26-for-39, throwing for 240 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 34-14 loss.

At the other end of the field, it will be Mitch Trubisky leading the Steelers’ offense as Kenny Pickett recovers from ankle surgery. Trubisky is 51-for-84 (60.7) percent on the season, throwing for 463 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in four appearances this year. He’s coming off a tough loss against the New England Patriots where he went 22-for-35, throwing for 190 yards with one touchdown and another rushing TD, and one interception in the 21-18 loss.

How to Watch the Pittsburgh vs. Indianapolis Game

Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4:30 p.m. ET, the Indianapolis Colts host the Pittsburgh Steelers from Lucas Oil Stadium. The game is set to air on NFL Network which you can stream with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM.

The Pittsburgh vs. Indianapolis game will be streaming on NFL Network which is available with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM. You can also stream NFL Network on Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

1.) Can you stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on DIRECTV STREAM?

You can watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on NFL Network with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM, plus $10 off your first three months of Choice Plan. You will also be able to stream Fox, NBC, and Universo.

2.) Can you stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on Fubo?

You can watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on NFL Network with a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You will also be able to stream Fox, NBC, and Universo.

3.) Can you stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sling TV?

You can watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts game on NFL Network with a subscription to Sling TV. For a limited time, you can get 50% off your first month of any plan that the live TV streaming service offers. Without the deal, the Sling Blue package (which includes ABC, Fox, NBC, and other major sports carriers) costs $40 per month, but you can subscribe for just $20 for the first month. Likewise, the Orange plan runs $40 but includes ESPN, TBS, and TNT, but you can get it for 50% off for one month.

But, wait, there’s more! If you can’t live without all of the channels from both of Sling’s plans, you can get Orange and Blue for just $27.50 for the first month, half off the normal $55. If you go with the combo plan, you will get all of the channels mentioned above as well as ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, ESPN, ESPNU, Longhorn Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network.

4.) Can you stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on Hulu Live TV?

You can watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on NFL Network with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which includes The Disney Bundle at no extra charge. You can also add NFL RedZone for just $10, with their new Sports Add-On. You will also be able to stream Fox, NBC, and Universo.

5.) Can you stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on YouTube TV?

You can watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on NFL Network with YouTube TV. You will also be able to stream Fox, NBC, and Universo.

6.) Can You Stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on NFL+?

If the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game is airing in your local market, you can watch or listen to the game live on your mobile device or tablet with a 7-Day Free Trial of NFL+ ($4.99 a month). You won’t be able to AirPlay or Cast it to your TV.

If you upgrade to NFL+ Premium ($9.99/mo.), you can watch the game on-demand ad-free on connected TV devices, immediately after it ends.

7.) Can You Stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts on NFL Sunday Ticket Online?

If they are not airing the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game in your local market, you may be able to stream the game with NFL Sunday Ticket.

If you live in an apartment or dorm, you can stream NFL Sunday Ticket starting at $300 for the entire season. However, if you are a student or a recent graduate, you can save on the NFL out-of-market streaming service.

Students can get NFL Sunday Ticket Online for $120, while recent graduates can get it for just $200.

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