Indianapolis
Colts
0-4
52
FINAL
22
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 52-22 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum, but it was the Colts who came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for three touchdowns, while running back Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground with a staggering 239 rushing yards. For the Steelers, Drew Allar put up impressive numbers with 308 passing yards, and Michael Pittman added 127 receiving yards, but it simply wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Colts' explosive offense.
Defensively, Akeem Davis-Gaither made a significant impact for Indianapolis, recording two interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Colts. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Colts capitalized on a turnover, resulting in a quick touchdown that extended their lead and put the Steelers on their heels. With A.J. Haulcy anchoring the defense with seven total tackles, the Colts’ defensive unit played a crucial role in securing this dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 30 | 23 | 308 | 3 | 2 | 114.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 20 | 11 | 210 | 3 | 2 | 91.6 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 22 | 239 | 10.9 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 6 | 0.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 40 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

