Indianapolis
Colts
4-0
36
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts cruised to a decisive 36-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Colts' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for the Colts was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his accuracy and poise under pressure. Saquon Barkley complemented the passing game with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 93 rushing yards. Alec Pierce was the standout target in the receiving corps, accumulating 85 yards and providing Stafford with a reliable option throughout the game.
Defensively, the Colts made their mark with a balanced effort, highlighted by Camryn Bynum's two interceptions which changed the momentum of the game. Myles Garrett added to the pressure with a sack, helping to stifle the Steelers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bynum's second pick set up a touchdown that extended the Colts' lead, effectively putting the game out of reach for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 22 | 245 | 2 | 0 | 97.2 |
| Kavian Bryant | QB | 29 | 16 | 135 | 1 | 3 | 39.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 18 | 93 | 5.2 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Walker Lyons | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kavian Bryant | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tevin Huntington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tevin Huntington | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Walker Lyons | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Atkinson | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Phee Craig | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Hill | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Brewster | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titus knox | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Blanton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 5 | 5 | 3 | 51 |

