
Colts Face Disadvantage After London Game Ahead of Steelers Matchup
The Indianapolis Colts are set to play the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, following their recent trip to London where they faced the Washington Commanders. This situation presents a challenge for the Colts, who must travel back from England before heading to Pittsburgh.
In contrast, the Steelers had a more favorable schedule, having played a Thursday night game against the Cleveland Browns, which allowed them a mini-bye week while the Colts were overseas. This scheduling discrepancy raises questions about competitive fairness in the NFL.
The league is aware of such issues but continues to prioritize international expansion, aiming to increase the number of international games to 16 per season. However, the current scheduling practices have led to situations where teams returning from international games face opponents with more rest, which could impact game outcomes.
