Steelers vs. Colts: Get ready for 2025 Week 9 matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to avoid a three-game losing streak when they host the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Sunday.

The game will be broadcast on CBS, with Ian Eagle on play-by-play alongside analyst JJ Watt and sideline reporter Evan Washburn.

The Steelers Audio Network also will broadcast the game on 102.5-FM and 970-AM.

The Colts are favored by 3 points with an over/under of 49.5.

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Here’s some more news and notes to get you ready for the Week 9 matchup:

Trib headlines

• Steelers tasked with figuring way to slow down high-flying Indianapolis Colts offense

• Steelers 4 Downs: Analytics might say to go for it, but Mike Tomlin plays it very safe on 4th down

• Scouting the Colts: Steelers’ opponent leads the NFL in points, yards

• S Chuck Clark, LB Cole Holcomb ruled out for Steelers because of illness; Malik Harrison activated from IR

• Beleaguered Steelers defense prepares for Penn State alum, Colts star TE Tyler Warren

• Roman Wilson earned Steelers’ trust behind the scenes until his chance for breakout game

• If called upon 3 days after joining Steelers, safety Kyle Dugger eager to contribute in game

• Steelers DC Teryl Austin explains defensive play-call process, dealing with fan criticism

• Slow starts in 3rd quarter troublesome for Steelers, QB Aaron Rodgers

• Steelers acquire safety Kyle Dugger from Patriots in wake of DeShon Elliott injury

• Changes to defensive staff or play-calling ‘not on the table,’ Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says

• Steelers safety DeShon Elliott to miss game against Colts with knee injury

• LB Payton Wilson takes on new role as interim Steelers special teams captain

Chaz Palla | TribLive

Steelers center Zach Frazier in the huddle against the Packers in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium.

What’s their opinion?

• Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s critique of offense more than a ploy to distract from defensive woes

• Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Why would Aaron Rodgers play another season with the Steelers?

• Tim Benz: No appetite for another blame-shifting, coordinator witch hunt with the Steelers

• U mad, bro?: 2 straight losses, bad defense, retro uniforms have Steelers fans unhappy at Halloween

• Tim Benz: Additions to Steelers shouldn’t stop with Marquez Valdes-Scantling

• Steelers need to correct TE debacle before facing Colts’ Tyler Warren

Chaz Palla | TribLive

Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III tips the ball to himself agains the Packers in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium.

In the news

• Steelers and lululemon collaborate for NFL gear

In print today

If you can’t get a copy of Sunday’s Tribune-Review, check out our Steelers Gameday page.

2025 Steelers schedule

View from Indy

• How Colts RB Jonathan Taylor became the most dangerous player in the NFL

• Will the Ballard Era Colts finally be active at the NFL Trade Deadline?

• Colts are looking to buck the trend against the Steelers

• Colts activate CB Jaylon Jones from IR

Chaz Palla | TribLive

The Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth celebrates with DK Metclaf after Metcalf’s touchdown agains the Packers in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium.