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The ripple effect from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts (7-2) goes beyond the standings. That’s the view of 105.9 The X’s Mark Madden during this week’s TribLive “Madden Monday” podcast.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones drops a 36-yard dime to wide receiver Alec Pierce who muscles through defenders to finish the catch-and-run gain against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As they search for secondary help, the Indianapolis Colts could resolve their issues with a former All-Pro cornerback.
The Colts had turned the ball over four times all season but did it six times in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers
To review, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was listed as limited on the Wednesday and Thursday injury reports that week with a hamstring injury that had caused him to miss the previous two games. He did not practice at all in the week before the Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Rams and was declared out on Friday.
With a healthy and explosive Lamar Jackson, plus a much-improved defense, Baltimore can finally imagine the possibilities of this season.
Per PFT, the Colts elevated two players for their upcoming matchup: WR Laquon Treadwell and DE Durell Nchami. Treadwell, 30, was a former first-round pick but the Minnesota Vikings in 2016.
According to NFL.com, the Ravens’ probability to make the playoffs significantly jumped to 57% with the win. Had they lost to Miami, that percentage would have fallen to 37%. The Ravens are now just two wins behind the Chiefs (5–3) for the AFC’s final playoff spot.
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