Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
17
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 56-17 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high, with both teams seeking to establish momentum as the season progresses, but the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity throughout the game.
Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 134 yards and a touchdown, while DK Metcalf contributed significantly with 76 receiving yards. On the ground, the Colts' Jonathan Taylor stood out with an impressive 269 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Steelers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Steelers were formidable, with T.J. Watt recording two sacks and DeShon Elliott picking off two passes, effectively disrupting the Colts' rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Elliott's second interception set the stage for a quick touchdown, allowing Pittsburgh to pull away decisively. The Steelers' ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure the quarterback ultimately secured their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 23 | 10 | 134 | 1 | 1 | 58.9 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 28 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 9 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 269 | 14.2 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 28 | 222 | 7.9 | 5 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

