Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
31
FINAL
34
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-31 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the stakes were high, and the game delivered a thrilling back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the way with 222 passing yards, showcasing his experience and poise under pressure. On the other side, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. threw for two touchdowns, but it was Jonathan Taylor's explosive performance, racking up 186 rushing yards, that kept Indianapolis in the hunt despite the loss. Roman Wilson contributed significantly in the receiving game for Pittsburgh, finishing with 76 yards.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Payton Wilson stood out with two sacks, consistently pressuring Richardson and causing disruption in the Colts' offensive rhythm. The pivotal moment came when Jamel Dean intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory for Pittsburgh and securing their place at the top of the division standings.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 222 | 1 | 1 | 92.7 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 201 | 2 | 2 | 76.6 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 186 | 12.4 | 20 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 10 | 98 | 9.8 | 12 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 42 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 43 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 38 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 66 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

