Steelers-Colts NFL Week 9: What You Need To Know

PITTSBURGH, PA - Take away that lousy first quarter on Monday night and the Steelers manhandled the hapless Miami Dolphins. A much tougher test awaits Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts come to town.

The Colts haven't missed a beat since star quarterback Andrew Luck's stunning decision to retire during training camp. Jacoby Brissett has been more than adequate as Luck's replacement, leading the Colts to a 5-2 record good for first place in the AFC South.

As for the Steelers, this is another must-win game as they attempt to claw their way back into the fight for a wild card playoff spot. Running back James Conner is nursing a shoulder injury and running back Benny Snell is out for a few weeks after knee surgery, but running back Jaylen Samuels is back in the fold after his own knee surgery.

A win gets the Steelers back to .500 at 4-4. A loss leaves them at 3-5 at the halfway point in the schedule with only the most optimistic fans believe they still can make the playoffs.

Here's what you need to know about the game:

• Where: Heinz Field
• When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
• Forecast: Sunny, temperatures in the mid-40s.
• Favored: Colts by 1, according to oddsshark.com.
• Last meeting: Nov. 12, 2017, Steelers won 20-17.
• All-time series: Steelers lead 24-6
• Streak: Steelers won the last five meetings.
• TV: CBS with Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
• Radio: WDVE-FM with Bill Hillgrove and Tunch Ilkin