Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
46
FINAL
52
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 52-46, pushing their season record to a strong 4-1. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations in this competitive 2026 season. Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair, showcasing offensive firepower from both sides.
Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones put on an impressive display, throwing for 417 yards and six touchdowns, solidifying his position as a standout performer despite the loss. His stellar performance was complemented by running back Jonathan Taylor, who added 86 rushing yards to the Colts' offensive effort. However, it was Tyler Harrell of the Steelers who stole the spotlight, racking up 184 receiving yards and proving to be a key player in Pittsburgh's passing attack.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Robert Spears-Jennings led the charge with two sacks, putting pressure on Jones throughout the game. The pivotal moment came when Jaquan Brisker intercepted a potential game-winning drive, allowing the Steelers to maintain control and secure the victory in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 32 | 23 | 417 | 6 | 1 | 140.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 27 | 18 | 391 | 3 | 0 | 146.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 6 | 184 | 30.7 | 0 | 54 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 9 | 182 | 20.2 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 51 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

