The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeking just their third 4-0 start in the last 45 seasons, and their second in the last five years. They face an Indianapolis Colts team that, while 1-2, aren’t a team to be taken lightly. Here are the keys to victory for Week 4.

Good, quality runs

The Steelers may be 12th in the NFL in rushing yards per game, but it’s been a volume stat rather than a dominance stat. They are 27th in yards per carry at just 3.6 yards a pop, and they are 30th in rush success rate. The Colts are allowing the most rushing yards per game, and they will be without DeForest Buckner up front – Pittsburgh should be able to run against them. Include Justin Fields in the run game, as well. You can lean into his athleticism without leaning on it completely as your entire offense. Run the ball, control the clock – typical Steelers football.

Attack the middle of the field

The Colts will be without star nickel cornerback Kenny Moore, which means Arthur Smith should put a big red X on Chris Lammons. Utilize Pat Freiermuth has a power slot receiver. Feed Calvin Austin some more. Draw up easy completions that can get you a handful of yards at minimum. JuJu Brents is also out for the season, so Indianapolis will be relying on Samuel Womack and Jaylon Jones to handle George Pickens – the Steelers will be able to take some shots like they have been. But definitely take advantage of Moore’s absence and exploit those mismatches.

Don’t make this an Anthony Richardson breakout game

Richardson leads the NFL in interceptions, and he is last in the NFL amongst all quarterbacks who have taken at least 50 snaps in EPA+CPOE. Worse than Bryce Young, worse than Deshaun Watson – do not make this the game that Richardson starts to figure things out. Pittsburgh has traditionally done well against mobile quarterbacks – they’ve had plenty of practice with Lamar Jackson. Richardson is also more sporadic in terms of his accuracy and decision making. This Steelers defense should be able to force him into some bad throws and potential interceptions – maybe this is the game Minkah Fitzpatrick gets his first interception. Don’t let this be a game where Richardson is hitting Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman or A.D. Mitchell for consistent big gains and chunk plays. Get consistent pressure, give him happy feet and a fast clock to get rid of the ball, and capitalize on that by forcing turnovers and protecting the ball on your own end. If the Steelers do that, they’ll win.