Indianapolis
Colts
1-3
20
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 38-20, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the league. The victory was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning in the early stages of the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for the Steelers was quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for an impressive 328 yards and three touchdowns, marking a standout performance for the veteran signal-caller. Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, while the Colts' Malik Nabers shone brightly in the receiving department, racking up 140 yards despite the loss.
Defensively, the Steelers were bolstered by T.J. Watt, who recorded a crucial sack that helped shift momentum in Pittsburgh's favor. The game's turning point came late in the first half when a pivotal interception by Dillon Thieneman of the Colts was overshadowed by the Steelers' ability to respond immediately, extending their lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 18 | 328 | 3 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 27 | 10 | 205 | 2 | 2 | 58.4 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 20 | 83 | 4.2 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

