Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-3
17
FINAL
31
Indianapolis
Colts
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive prowess, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 in Week 4 of the 2029 season. With this victory, the Colts improve their standing in the league, showcasing their potential as serious contenders this year.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw for 248 yards and a touchdown, effectively managing the game and keeping the chains moving. Running back Jonathan Taylor was unstoppable on the ground, racking up 139 rushing yards, while wide receiver Michael Pittman made his mark with a stellar 131 receiving yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that kept the Steelers’ defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Steelers struggled to contain the Colts’ offensive onslaught, with Patrick Queen leading the team in tackles but unable to change the tide of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Colts scored two quick touchdowns, creating a lead that Pittsburgh couldn’t overcome. Despite a valiant effort from Justin Walley, who contributed with half a sack, the Steelers’ defense couldn't muster a response to the relentless Colts attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 22 | 17 | 77% | 248 | 1 | 0 | 128.5 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 217 | 0 | 0 | 78.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 139 | 7.7 | 60 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Waymond Jordan | HB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 26 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Peoples | HB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Jerrick Gibson | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeMar Kirkpatrick | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 71 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Waymond Jordan | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Echols | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Corbo | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wafle | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny Odem III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sahir West | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Nwaneri | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe McCloud | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Stamps | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Vasek | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leroy Roker III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Lightfoot | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Barker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |

