Indianapolis
Colts
1-3
13
FINAL
35
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a commanding 35-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Steelers solidified their position in the playoff race, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Drew Allar led the way for Pittsburgh, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his poise in the pocket. Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 87 rushing yards and keeping the Colts' defense on their heels. Despite the Colts' Tyler Warren's impressive 147 receiving yards, it was the Steelers’ offensive efficiency that set the tone for the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with T.J. Watt recording two sacks and Jalen Ramsey snagging an interception to halt any momentum the Colts attempted to build. Payton Wilson's five total tackles helped keep the Colts' rushing attack in check, allowing Pittsburgh to control the tempo. The turning point came in the second quarter when Allar connected with his receivers for a quick touchdown drive, putting the Colts in a hole they couldn't climb out of.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 21 | 15 | 245 | 2 | 1 | 122.1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 16 | 11 | 163 | 0 | 2 | 62.2 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 6 | 3 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 95.1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 14 | 1.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 4 | 1 | 41 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

