The Colts were in position to at least force overtime against the Steelers as the game entered its final minutes, but what transpired next will undoubtedly be discussed in the days and weeks to come.
Colts vs. Steelers final score and outcomes: In a tense finish, Pittsburgh holds on to win the “MNF” game.
After a Matt Ryan scramble in the final minute, Indianapolis chose not to use any of its three timeouts, using up nearly half of the remaining time. The drive erupted into a frenzy and came to an abrupt end on a fourth-down incomplete pass to Parris Campbell. In the end, the Colts dropped “Monday Night Football” 24-17.
Was that the choice that set the tone for Jeff Saturday’s interim coaching tenure with the Colts? He will undoubtedly wish it weren’t. The Colts had numerous chances to completely avoid that scenario, including a third-quarter drive that advanced to within a yard of the goal line but was stopped by a botched handoff.In the first half, Indianapolis’ offence struggled mightily, and Ryan’s first completion didn’t come until late in the second quarter.
Colts vs. Steelers final score and outcomes: In a tense finish, Pittsburgh holds on to win the “MNF” game.
The Colts even took a 17-16 lead late in the fourth quarter as the tide began to turn against Kenny Pickett, but the Steelers responded with a touchdown drive of their own to score the game’s final points. In the victory, Pickett had his share of highs and lows, but he also demonstrated the talent that made him a first-round pick in April. Despite some talent limitations, the Steelers played solid football and remained unfazed when the Colts appeared poised to tie the game in the dying seconds.
The Steelers (4-7) are still a long way from the playoff picture, but they will The Colts (4-7-1) are rapidly losing all hope before another prime-time game at Dallas as they continue to see what they can get out of Pickett.