Indianapolis
Colts
1-3
28
FINAL
45
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Indianapolis Colts 45-28 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their standings, the Steelers emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower while the Colts struggled to keep pace.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for an impressive five touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Colts' secondary. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson Sr. of Indianapolis put up a valiant effort with 366 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the scoring onslaught. Deion Burks shined on the receiving end for the Colts, racking up 204 yards, but the Colts' running game faltered, with Jonathan Taylor managing only 37 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Daylen Everette's two interceptions proved pivotal in shifting momentum, while Sean Murphy-Bunting led the team with five total tackles, contributing to a solid defensive performance. The Steelers' ability to capitalize on turnovers was a key factor in their decisive victory, as they effectively stifled the Colts' attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 366 | 3 | 3 | 97.9 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 364 | 5 | 1 | 117.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 25 | 2.1 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 204 | 68.0 | 97 | 3 | 86 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 71 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 20 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 6 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 21 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 49 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 31 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24 |

