Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
0
FINAL
13
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a commanding 13-0 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2026 season, maintaining their momentum in the race for playoff positioning. This shutout not only showcased the Steelers' defensive prowess but also put the Colts' offense under intense scrutiny as they struggled to find rhythm throughout the game.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Ty Simpson, who threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the team's offensive strategy. Wide receiver DK Metcalf proved to be his favorite target, racking up 111 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed on the ground with 25 rushing yards. The combination of Simpson's precision and Metcalf's playmaking ability proved too much for the Colts to handle.
Defensively, the Steelers were in top form, highlighted by Jaquan Brisker's two critical interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of Pittsburgh. T.J. Watt added a sack, further disrupting the Colts' offensive plans. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Brisker's first interception halted a potential scoring drive for Indianapolis, allowing the Steelers to maintain control and ultimately secure the shutout victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 232 | 2 | 3 | 102.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 4 | 21% | 100 | 0 | 4 | 9.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 9 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 75 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 30 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

