Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
34
FINAL
17
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 34-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for critical momentum, the Colts showcased their offensive firepower while the Steelers struggled to keep pace.
Indianapolis quarterback Will Levis led the charge with two touchdown passes, effectively utilizing his playmakers to secure the victory. Running back Jonathan Taylor added a solid ground game with 83 rushing yards, while the Colts' offense spread the ball well, limiting the Steelers’ defensive options. For Pittsburgh, Drew Allar put up impressive numbers with 354 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Colts' scoring efficiency.
On the defensive side, the Colts made their presence felt, particularly through Leo Chenal, who recorded 2.5 sacks on the day. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Indianapolis forced a turnover on downs, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. Cam Taylor-Britt's five tackles also highlighted a well-rounded defensive effort that stifled Pittsburgh's attempts to rally back into the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 33 | 21 | 354 | 2 | 1 | 107.3 |
| Will Levis | QB | 24 | 14 | 191 | 2 | 2 | 76.9 |
| Riley Leonard | QB | 6 | 5 | 89 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Will Levis | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 135 | 45.0 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

