Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
13
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 31-13, securing their position as a formidable contender in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Steelers’ playoff aspirations but also raises concerns for the Colts as they struggle to find consistency in their game.
Pittsburgh's offensive attack was spearheaded by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 185 yards and a touchdown. Running back Jaylen Warren was a force on the ground, amassing 110 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Colts' defense on their heels. The Steelers' balanced offensive approach proved too much for Indianapolis to handle.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with standout performances, particularly from cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who registered two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Pittsburgh. Linebacker Patrick Queen also contributed with seven total tackles, helping to stifle the Colts' attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came in the third quarter when Ramsey's second pick set up a critical touchdown, effectively sealing the game for the Steelers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 185 | 1 | 2 | 57.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 146 | 0 | 2 | 32.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 110 | 9.2 | 62 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 52 | 3.7 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |

