Final2022 Week 12

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 12 2022

Pittsburgh Steelers

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24

Indianapolis Colts

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17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Steelers3130824
Colts0314017

PIT 24IND 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matt Ryan

    IND · QB

    11.2PPR pts

    22/34, 199 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Michael Pittman Jr.

    IND · WR

    19.1PPR pts

    7 REC, 61 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    18.8PPR pts

    20 ATT, 86 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 12 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    James Pierre

    PIT

    1 INT

Steelers 24, Colts 17: Pittsburgh rallies in the fourth quarter

Pittsburgh led 16–3 at halftime and won 24–17, though Indianapolis took the second half 14–8. The Steelers finished with a 323–290 edge in total offense and averaged 4.8 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Colts went 3-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Steelers kept the ball for 34:22 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.1 yards/play PIT 4.8 · IND 4.7
  • +2 turnover margin PIT 0 turnovers
  • +33 total yards PIT 323 · IND 290

Game Highlights

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Steelers vs Colts
SteelersStatColts
4.8Yards per play4.7
0Turnovers2
323Total yards290
Other team stats
67Plays62
50%Third-down conversion25%
34:22Time of possession25:38

Scoring Summary

The Steelers scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Colts scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Steelers vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayPITIND
1st quarter
9:27PITMatthew Wright 45-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
14:09PITMatthew Wright 52-yard FG Extends lead60
7:46PITNajee Harris 6-yard TD run Extends leadMatthew Wright XP130
3:48INDChase McLaughlin 51-yard FG133
0:56PITMatthew Wright 25-yard FG Extends lead163
3rd quarter
13:04INDJonathan Taylor 2-yard TD runChase McLaughlin XP1610
0:16INDMatt Ryan → Michael Pittman Jr., 6-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP1617
4th quarter
9:55PITBenny Snell Jr. 2-yard TD run Game winnerKenny Pickett → George Pickens, 2-pt conversion2417

Fantasy Points: Steelers vs Colts, Week 12 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Michael PittmanINDWR19.1 PTSWR14
  2. Jonathan TaylorINDRB18.8 PTSRB12
  3. Jelani WoodsINDTE17.8 PTSTE2
  4. Benny SnellPITRB13.8 PTSRB22

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matt RyanINDQB11.2QB2822/3419911422077.9
Kenny PickettPITQB12.2QB2520/2817400632087.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Michael PittmanINDWR19.1WR14WR———117611
Jonathan TaylorINDRB18.8RB12RB2086143120Start/Sit →
Jelani WoodsINDTE17.8TE2TE———98980
Benny SnellPITRB13.8RB22RB126211160
Najee HarrisPITRB10.9RB28RB103511140Start/Sit →
George PickensPITWR10.7WR42WR———63570Start/Sit →
Diontae JohnsonPITWR9.9WR47WR———85490
Pat FreiermuthPITTE6.9TE19TE———43390Start/Sit →
Anthony McFarlandPITRB6.1RB46RB630022110
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3.4TE36TE———32140Start/Sit →
Parris CampbellINDWR3.4WR87WR———32140
Steven SimsPITWR2.9WR89WR———3290
Cody WhitePITWR1.2WR112WR———1120Start/Sit →
Gunner OlszewskiPITWR0.9WR113WR190————
Zach GentryPITTE0.6TE56TE———11-40
Zack MossINDRB0.2RB83RB120————
Alec PierceINDWR0.0—WR———2000

Fantasy Usage

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. Diontae JohnsonWR66 snaps96%
  2. George PickensWR54 snaps78%
  3. Pat FreiermuthTE49 snaps71%
  4. Zach GentryTE36 snaps52%
  5. Benny SnellRB28 snaps41%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Diontae Johnson30%, 8 targets
  2. George Pickens22%, 6 targets
  3. Pat Freiermuth15%, 4 targets
  4. Steven Sims11%, 3 targets
  5. Anthony McFarland7%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share35 carries

  1. Benny Snell34%, 12 carries
  2. Najee Harris29%, 10 carries
  3. Anthony McFarland17%, 6 carries
  4. Kenny Pickett17%, 6 carries
  5. Gunner Olszewski3%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR64 snaps100%
  2. Jonathan TaylorRB59 snaps92%
  3. Parris CampbellWR56 snaps88%
  4. Alec PierceWR45 snaps70%
  5. Jelani WoodsTE41 snaps64%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Michael Pittman34%, 11 targets
  2. Jelani Woods28%, 9 targets
  3. Jonathan Taylor13%, 4 targets
  4. Mo Alie-Cox9%, 3 targets
  5. Parris Campbell9%, 3 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor80%, 20 carries
  2. Matt Ryan16%, 4 carries
  3. Zack Moss4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR64100%1134%0
Diontae JohnsonPITWR6696%830%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5992%413%20
Parris CampbellINDWR5688%39%0
George PickensPITWR5478%622%0
Pat FreiermuthPITTE4971%415%0
Alec PierceINDWR4570%26%0
Jelani WoodsINDTE4164%928%0
Zach GentryPITTE3652%14%0
Benny SnellPITRB2841%14%12
Steven SimsPITWR2435%311%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2234%39%0
Ashton DulinINDWR2234%00%0
Gunner OlszewskiPITWR2130%00%1
Anthony McFarlandPITRB2130%27%6
Najee HarrisPITRB2029%14%10
Cody WhitePITWR1014%14%0
Connor HeywardPITRB1014%00%0
Nikola KalinicINDTE69%00%0
Deon JacksonINDRB46%00%0
Zack MossINDRB12%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+4.4Benny Snell Jr.13.8 PTS vs 9.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.8Matt Ryan11.2 PTS vs 17.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.5 xFPJonathan Taylor18.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB18.819.5−0.792%80% car—02080%413%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR19.118.3+0.8100%34% tgt—000%1134%
Matt RyanIND · QB11.217.0−5.8100%34 att—34416%00%
Kenny PickettPIT · QB12.215.7−3.5100%28 att—28617%00%
Jelani WoodsIND · TE17.815.0+2.864%28% tgt—000%928%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR9.913.3−3.496%29% tgt—000%829%
George PickensPIT · WR10.710.0+0.778%21% tgt—000%621%
Benny Snell Jr.PIT · RB13.89.4+4.441%33% car—01233%14%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB10.98.1+2.829%28% car—01028%14%
Anthony McFarland Jr.PIT · RB6.17.2−1.130%17% car—0617%27%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE6.96.7+0.271%14% tgt—000%414%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE3.45.0−1.634%9% tgt—000%39%
Parris CampbellIND · WR3.45.0−1.688%9% tgt—000%39%
Steven SimsPIT · WR2.95.0−2.135%11% tgt—000%311%
Alec PierceIND · WR0.03.3−3.370%6% tgt—000%26%
Derek WattPIT · RB1.52.3−0.8—4% tgt—013%14%
Cody WhitePIT · WR1.21.7−0.514%4% tgt—000%14%
Zach GentryPIT · TE0.61.7−1.152%4% tgt—000%14%
Gunner OlszewskiPIT · WR0.90.6+0.330%3% car—013%00%
Zack MossIND · RB0.20.6−0.42%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Steelers 28 targets and 36 carries; Colts 32 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kenny Pickett

PIT · QB · 12.2 pts on 15.7 expected

20 of 28 passing for 174 yards; 6 carries for 32 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Kenny Pickett →

Matt Ryan Unlucky

IND · QB · 11.2 pts on 17.0 expected

22 of 34 passing for 199 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 22 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Diontae Johnson

PIT · WR · 9.9 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

George Pickens

PIT · WR · 10.7 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 57 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Start/Sit: George Pickens →

Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 18.8 pts on 19.5 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 12 yards; 20 carries (80% of the team's) for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr. Strong role

IND · WR · 19.1 pts on 18.3 expected

11 targets (34% of the team's), 7 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected.

Benny Snell Jr.

PIT · RB · 13.8 pts on 9.4 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 12 carries (33% of the team's) for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.4 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (12).

Najee Harris

PIT · RB · 10.9 pts on 8.1 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 10 carries (28% of the team's) for 35 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Najee Harris →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Stock up: Benny Snell Jr. led the backfield with 41% of the snaps after trailing Najee Harris before this game.
  • Stock down: Najee Harris lost the backfield lead: 29% of the snaps to Benny Snell Jr.'s 41%.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Jonathan Taylor played 92% of the snaps, up from a 76% season average.
  • Stock up: Jelani Woods played 64% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock down: Mo Alie-Cox played 34% of the snaps, down from a 53% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Steelers defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toSteelers DColts D
QBs16.918.0
RBs20.524.9
WRs32.529.9
TEs11.911.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 57% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 57%, stood at 11% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −10Wright 52-yd FG46% → 36%Q2 14:09
  2. −20Harris 6-yd TD run34% → 14%Q2 7:46
  3. +20Taylor 2-yd TD run10% → 30%Q3 13:04
  4. +38Ryan → Pittman, 6-yd TD22% → 59%Q3 0:16
  5. −49Snell 2-yd TD run60% → 12%Q4 9:55

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Steelers vs Colts
Pittsburgh SteelersMeasureIndianapolis Colts
67Plays62
46%Pass rate60%
4.9Yds / dropback4.9
4.8Yds / carry4.4
7/14Third downs3/12

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 5 more plays than Indianapolis.

  • Top targets
  • PIT Johnson 29% · Pickens 21% · Freiermuth 14%
  • IND Pittman 34% · Woods 28% · Taylor 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Steelers vs Colts
ResultPITIND
Touchdowns22
Field goals31
Punts43
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

PIT turnover edge: +2

  • The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 48-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
PITQ1 15:0010485:33Field goal
INDQ1 9:27200:18Interception
PITQ1 9:09604:11Punt
INDQ1 4:58301:58Punt
PITQ1 3:008273:51Field goal
INDQ2 14:09360:52Punt
PITQ2 13:1710795:31Touchdown
INDQ2 7:4610423:58Field goal
PITQ2 3:4812682:52Field goal
INDQ2 0:566180:56Missed FG
INDQ3 15:004191:56Touchdown
PITQ3 13:04391:09Punt
INDQ3 11:5516817:26Fumble
PITQ3 4:29381:32Punt
INDQ3 2:576552:41Touchdown
PITQ3 0:1611755:21Touchdown
INDQ4 9:55302:05Punt
PITQ4 7:506163:58Punt
INDQ4 3:5211673:28Downs
PITQ4 0:241-20:24End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Steelers vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Steelers and Colts first met in 1957 and have played 35 times since.

All-time series
27–8Steelers lead, 35 meetings since 1957
Postseason
5–0Steelers won all 5, most recently in 2005
Largest Steelers win
45–31985
Largest Colts win
41–71968

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, C = Colts win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 Colts at Steelers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Steelers vs Colts
SteelersStatColts
9-8Record4-12-1
18.1Points per game17.0
322.6Yards per game311.6
4.9Yards per play4.8
20.4Points allowed per game25.1
330.4Yards allowed per game334.0

Steelers vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −2.5Colts failed to cover by 9.5
Total
39.5Over: 41 points scored (by 1.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts21.017−4.0
Steelers18.524+5.5

The Steelers beat their implied total and the Colts fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread
5–5–1
Over/under
5–6
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
4–4–1
ATS on the road
3–3

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
5–7
Over/under
3–9
ATS as favorite
1–5
ATS as underdog
4–2
ATS at home
3–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Steelers vs Colts Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Pittsburgh. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Steelers vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Steelers vs Colts Week 12 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–17 in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on November 28, 2022. See the Steelers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Steelers vs Colts?

The final score was Steelers 24, Colts 17. The Steelers led 16–3 at halftime, and the second half went Steelers 8, Colts 14.

What happened in the Steelers vs Colts game?

Pittsburgh led 16–3 at halftime and won 24–17, though Indianapolis took the second half 14–8. The Steelers finished with a 323–290 edge in total offense and averaged 4.8 yards per play. Michael Pittman led all players with 7 catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 2 turnovers, the Steelers none.

What was the game-winning score in Steelers vs Colts?

Benny Snell Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 24–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Steelers vs Colts?

Michael Pittman led the game with 19.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR14 of Week 12, on 7 catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Taylor was next with 18.8 (RB12). See Michael Pittman's 2022 game log.

Who led Steelers vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matt Ryan (IND) led all passers with 22 of 34 for 199 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 20 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown. Jelani Woods (IND) led in receiving with 8 catches for 98 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Colts?

Benny Snell Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.8 PPR points on 9.4 xFP (+4.4). Matt Ryan fell furthest short, with 11.2 points on 17.0 xFP (−5.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Steelers beat the Colts?

The Steelers beat the Colts 24–17 because they averaged 4.8 yards per play to 4.7, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 323–290. Benny Snell Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Steelers vs Colts?

The Steelers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Colts gave the ball away 2 times and the Steelers not at all. The Steelers won the game.

What is the all-time Steelers vs Colts record?

The Steelers lead the all-time series 27–8 across 35 meetings since 1957, including a 5–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Steelers and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 12 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on December 27, 2020, when the Steelers beat the Colts 28–24.

Have the Steelers and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 5 times, most recently in the 2005 playoffs. The Steelers are 5–0 against the Colts in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Steelers vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −2.5, making the Indianapolis Colts 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 39.5. That implied about 21.0 points for the Colts and 18.5 for the Steelers.

Did Steelers vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 39.5, and the teams combined for 41 points, 1.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Steelers vs Colts?

The Steelers covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Colts −2.5. The final margin was 7 points.