Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
13
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a convincing 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams eager to assert themselves, this matchup was crucial for momentum as the season progresses.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout performer for the Steelers, throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Kaelon Black added a solid ground game with 68 rushing yards, complementing Lawrence's aerial assault, while the Steelers' balanced attack kept the Colts' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt, with Khalil Mack contributing with half a sack, although it was Fred Warner of the Colts who stole the spotlight with 11 total tackles and an interception. The game's turning point came when the Steelers capitalized on a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Colts struggled to recover from that moment, making it a defining factor in the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 43 | 27 | 251 | 3 | 1 | 92.2 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 34 | 16 | 219 | 1 | 0 | 77.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 17 | 68 | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 8 | 148 | 18.5 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 4 | 1 | 27 |

