Indianapolis
Colts
1-3
9
FINAL
27
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Indianapolis Colts with a decisive 27-9 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win was crucial for the Steelers as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Colts struggled to find their footing in a challenging season.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise and precision. While the ground game was limited, Rico Dowdle contributed with 41 rushing yards, and the receiving corps was highlighted by solid performances across the board, including a standout 83 receiving yards from Indianapolis' Alec Pierce.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Patrick Queen leading the team with eight total tackles. Cam Heyward made his presence felt with two sacks, and Jamel Dean secured a key interception that shifted momentum in Pittsburgh's favor early in the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers capitalized on Dean's interception, converting it into a touchdown that helped them build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | 18 | 237 | 2 | 0 | 110.8 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 44 | 19 | 221 | 0 | 1 | 49.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 14 | 41 | 2.9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 41 | 2.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Ajiake | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 43 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

