NFL · Rules & Officiating · published 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00 · via NBC Sports (Rotoworld)

Colts face extra scheduling hurdle at Steelers following London trip

The Colts will play at Pittsburgh on Sunday after having played in London. That travel situation creates an additional disadvantage for Indianapolis. The NFL's 272-game slate has countless possible layouts, and no version can be entirely equitable for every club.

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Indianapolis is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh on Sunday after playing in London. That itinerary adds another travel obstacle for the Colts. With 272 games on the NFL calendar, there are many possible schedule arrangements, and no version can guarantee complete fairness for every club.

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The scheduling hurdle could affect Colts players, coaches, and traveling staff most directly, as recovery and preparation time may be compressed. Fans and analysts might view the Pittsburgh game through a fairness lens, and league officials may face renewed questions about competitive balance. The broader impact is likely confined to the NFL, though it could influence how audiences judge scheduling equity and player welfare in a long season.

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