Indianapolis
Colts
0-4
7
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Indianapolis Colts with a commanding 31-7 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. The stakes were high for both teams, with the Colts looking to bounce back from previous losses while the Steelers aimed to maintain their momentum.
Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 209 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. He found Michael Pittman frequently, who racked up 70 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Steelers' scoring drives. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor led the Colts' ground game with 76 rushing yards but struggled to find the end zone in a tough matchup.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with T.J. Watt leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on the Colts' quarterback. Jalen Ramsey added a pivotal interception, thwarting any momentum the Colts hoped to build. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and showcasing their dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 32 | 22 | 209 | 2 | 0 | 107.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 9 | 103 | 0 | 1 | 31.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 76 | 5.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 49 | 3.1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

