Indianapolis
Colts
4-0
52
FINAL
20
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 52-20 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Colts' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Steelers squad.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns, displaying both precision and poise in the pocket. Running back Jonathan Taylor complemented the passing attack with a strong ground game, racking up 112 rushing yards, while wide receiver Alec Pierce emerged as a reliable target, catching passes for 91 yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that overwhelmed the Steelers' defense.
On the defensive side, the Colts were equally impressive, with A.J. Haulcy making a significant impact by securing two interceptions, which shifted momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The turning point came in the second quarter when Haulcy's first interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing the Colts to pull away and effectively seal the game. Though the Steelers managed to generate some pressure, highlighted by Player 555223853's two sacks, it was clear that the Colts' defense played a crucial role in this decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 33 | 15 | 260 | 4 | 1 | 99.7 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 38 | 13 | 233 | 1 | 6 | 25.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 1 | 95 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 1 | 28 | 2 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 31 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

