Indianapolis
Colts
3-1
41
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Colts' standing but also showcases their offensive firepower, as they continue to make a strong case for playoff contention.
Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for an impressive 327 yards and five touchdowns, displaying his elite skill set throughout the game. Alec Pierce emerged as his favorite target, racking up 116 receiving yards, while the ground game saw Jonathan Taylor managing just 17 rushing yards, yet contributing to the overall offensive rhythm.
The Colts' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Laiatu Latu’s sack and Mekhi Blackmon's interception, which halted any momentum the Steelers could muster. The game shifted dramatically in the second quarter when Richardson connected with Pierce for a long touchdown, establishing a lead that the Colts would not relinquish. The Steelers struggled to respond, ultimately sealing their fate with a lackluster offensive showing.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 27 | 16 | 327 | 5 | 0 | 141.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | 11 | 172 | 2 | 3 | 41.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 56 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

