Indianapolis
Colts
0-4
39
FINAL
52
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a thrilling 52-39 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and maintaining their place in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the stakes were high as they battled for positioning in a tightly contested conference.
Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Colts put on an impressive display, passing for 398 yards and throwing four touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Steelers. Taylen Green led the ground attack for Pittsburgh with 100 rushing yards, while Jonathan Taylor made a significant impact through the air for Indianapolis, racking up 151 receiving yards. The offenses shone brightly, but the game ultimately hinged on defensive plays.
The Steelers' defense made critical stops, particularly highlighted by Jalen Pitre's remarkable four interceptions, which turned the tide in favor of Pittsburgh. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Pitre picked off Richardson, setting up a touchdown that extended the Steelers' lead. Jalen Ramsey also contributed with four tackles, helping to stifle the Colts' late-game efforts and secure the win for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 38 | 15 | 39% | 398 | 4 | 5 | 74.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 354 | 4 | 2 | 107.6 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 13 | 100 | 7.7 | 20 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 151 | 50.3 | 74 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 136 | 45.3 | 76 | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 41 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 58 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 22 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 59 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

