Great point — that 20–27 pattern is a wild stat, and honestly one that says a lot about where the Colts are right now. Both losses coming with the exact same score suggests a team that’s competitive but struggling to close games when the pressure peaks.

And you're absolutely right about the defensive exposure. This matchup really highlighted where Indy still has gaps: missed tackles, blown coverages, and a lack of adjustment speed once opponents start dialing up tempo. Power-rankings reacted strongly for a reason — it wasn’t just a loss, it was the way the weaknesses showed up on tape.

From the Steelers’ perspective, it was one of those games where you could clearly see how taking advantage of defensive vulnerabilities can shape momentum. For the Colts, though, it’s definitely a “back to the drawing board” moment if they want to stay in the playoff conversation.

Appreciate the sharp observation — not everyone catches patterns like that!