In case you’re just tuning in, the Colts are 7-1. That’s an NFL best this season thanks to an extraordinary offense.
The Colts will visit the Steelers, who are 4-3. It’s on par with the average Steelers’ season, though this one features Aaron Rodgers under center.
Indianapolis is a 3.5-point favorite and -185 on the moneyline, while Pittsburgh is +154 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at 50.5 points.
Here are my favorite player props for this Week 9 NFL game between the Colts and Steelers.
Colts vs. Steelers Best Prop Bets
Jonathan Taylor first touchdown scorer (+300)
Who else would be the first prop bet for this game? The Colts are in Super Bowl contention thanks to Jonathan Taylor’s historic season. He leads the league in carries (143), rushing yards (850), rushing touchdowns (12), scrimmage yards (1,056), and rushing + receiving touchdowns (14). He’s on track to match some of his totals from his monstrous 2021 season.
As a result, Taylor’s anytime touchdown odds are set at -310. Even two touchdowns is at +170. That leaves the first touchdown prop at +300. It’s a juicy one, but it’s worth the price.
Taylor is more likely to score than anyone else on Indianapolis, and the Steelers aren’t the most prolific offense. It lines Taylor up nicely for this bet.
DK Metcalf over 59.5 receiving yards (-112)
DK Metcalf is fitting in nicely in his first season with the Steelers. He’s already matched his touchdown total from last year (five) and is on pace for another 1,000-yard year. He’s recorded at least 900 yards in every season, and it helps that he’s got Rodgers throwing to him.
Even an aging Rodgers makes Metcalf’s life out wide fun. The wide receiver is averaging 17.1 yards per reception, which is the highest mark of his career.
The Colts have the league’s best offense, but the pass defense needs some work. Indianapolis is allowing the fourth most passing yards to opposing teams. Rodgers will benefit from this, and he’ll find his top target for deep routes often.
Michael Pittman Jr. over 55.5 receiving yards (-114)
Yes, Taylor is the primary source of offense in Indianapolis, but the passing game is solid, too. Michael Pittman Jr. leads a solid group of wide receivers for Daniel Jones each week.
Pittman is a consistent player when it comes to racking up yards. His troubles came scoring touchdowns, but that seems to be resolved this year. Still, his yards is the way to go.
He’s coming off a 95-yard performance in which he caught 8-of-9 targets. The week prior, he had 58 yards on 7-of-9 targets. The volume is there, and Pittsburgh’s defense is allowing the most passing yards to opposing teams this year.