ESPN's Colts v. Steelers bold prediction focuses on Indianapolis pass rush
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Seth Walder's bold prediction for the Week 5 matchup between the Colts and Steelers highlights how little he believes in the Indianapolis pass rush.
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In Sunday's game, Walder is predicting that Steelers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't take a single hit. Walder's confidence in that prediction has less to do with the Pittsburgh offensive line and is more so about the Colts' struggling pass rush.
"The veteran actually isn't getting rid of the ball lightning quick this season like he did last year, but the Colts have the worst pass rush win rate in the league," Walder wrote. "I think Rodgers could have a comfortable day, especially if the Steelers get out to a lead."
Going beyond the Colts' meager pass rush win rate, the team also ranks 29th in pressure rate and is in the bottom half of the league in quarterback hits.
Not helping matters is that the Colts will also be without one of their more productive pass rushers this week, with Arden Key sidelined with a hamstring injury.
DeForest Buckner is off the red-hot start this season, and Laiatu Latu has been steady, but the production around those two has been up-and-down. Jaylahn Tuimoloau, who is expected to start opposite of Latu, ranks 87th in pressures among defensive ends.
The Steelers offensive line unit hasn't been all that great, ranking 20th in pressure rate allowed, but Walder's bold prediction highlights the lack of confidence he has in the Colts' defensive front.
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