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5 Bold Predictions for Colts vs. Steelers in NFL Week 13

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to get themselves back in the playoff picture when they play host to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. Unfortunately, the Steelers will have to figure out a way to slow down the undefeated Matt Hasselbeck who has done a tremendous job filling in for the injured Andrew Luck this year. This will be a crucial AFC matchup with major playoff implications. Here are five bold predictions for how this game will go.

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5. DeAngelo Williams Will Run for 100 Yards and 2 Touchdowns

DeAngelo Williams Will Run for 100 Yards and 2 Touchdowns Getty Images
Williams hasn't topped 100 yards since Week 10 against the Oakland Raiders, but he's about to face the 24th-ranked run defense in the NFL. With the beating Roethlisberger has taken this season, the Steelers will likely try to establish a running game to slow down the pass-rush.

Williams hasn't topped 100 yards since Week 10 against the Oakland Raiders, but he's about to face the 24th-ranked run defense in the NFL. With the beating Roethlisberger has taken this season, the Steelers will likely try to establish a running game to slow down the pass-rush.

4. Matt Hasselbeck Will Lose His First Game as Starter

Matt Hasselbeck Will Lose His First Game as Starter Getty Images
While it's been extremely impressive how well Hasselbeck has played this season, his luck's about to run out. In order to beat the Steelers' high-octane offense, the Colts will have to score 30 or more points and I don't believe they're capable of that type of explosion.

While it's been extremely impressive how well Hasselbeck has played this season, his luck's about to run out. In order to beat the Steelers' high-octane offense, the Colts will have to score 30 or more points and I don't believe they're capable of that type of explosion.

3. Martavis Bryant and Antonio Brown Will Combine for 300 Yards Receiving

Martavis Bryant and Antonio Brown Will Combine for 300 Yards Receiving Getty Images
Ben Roethlisberger should have no problems lighting up 27th-ranked passing defense in the NFL and when he has a big game, it's typically to his wide receivers. Although Markus Wheaton had a monster game against the Seahawks last week, I expect Roethlisberger to find his top targets more this week.

Ben Roethlisberger should have no problems lighting up 27th-ranked passing defense in the NFL and when he has a big game, it's typically to his wide receivers. Although Markus Wheaton had a monster game against the Seahawks last week, I expect Roethlisberger to find his top targets more this week.

2. T.Y. Hilton Will Have 150 Yards Receiving

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Hilton finally produced a monster game last week against the Buccaneers as he caught six balls for 95 yards and two touchdowns. It seems that Hilton and Hasselbeck have finally found some chemistry which is a great sign for the Colts' offense.

Hilton finally produced a monster game last week against the Buccaneers as he caught six balls for 95 yards and two touchdowns. It seems that Hilton and Hasselbeck have finally found some chemistry which is a great sign for the Colts' offense.

1. Both Quarterbacks Will Throw for 300 Yards and Multiple Touchdowns

Both Quarterbacks Will Throw for 300 Yards and Multiple Touchdowns Getty Images
When these two teams matched up last year, Luck and Roethlisberger combined for 922 yards passing and nine touchdowns and neither defense has improved much against the pass in 2015. Look for a shootout with both quarterbacks having big games.

When these two teams matched up last year, Luck and Roethlisberger combined for 922 yards passing and nine touchdowns and neither defense has improved much against the pass in 2015. Look for a shootout with both quarterbacks having big games.

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