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Prediction: Colts will beat the Steelers

The Steelers were impressive in the final three minutes of the first half in their game against Houston earlier this week, scoring 24 straight points.

But the Indianapolis Colts aren’t the Texans. They’re a better team.

Receiver Reggie Wayne's status is in question because of an elbow injury. The Colts will be fine without him if he doesn't play because they don't rely on him as much offensively as they did in the past.

Indianapolis should be able to follow up its 171-yard rushing performance against Cincinnati versus the Steelers because Pittsburgh is 17th in the league in stopping the run, giving up 114 yards a game on the ground.

Pass protection has been suspect for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He’s been sacked 20 times this season. The Colts have 20 sacks in the past five games alone. They'll increase their longest winning streak since the 2009 season by the time this game is over.

Colts 24, Steelers 20