Indianapolis
Colts
9-1
21
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an intense Wildcard Round clash, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a hard-fought victory over the Indianapolis Colts, winning 28-21. The stakes were high as both teams vied for a spot in the next round of the playoffs, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and skill.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 305 yards and tossed two touchdown passes. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 141 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to stretch the field and keep the Colts' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor was a bright spot for Indianapolis, contributing 81 rushing yards and keeping the Colts competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Payton Wilson's two interceptions, which thwarted key drives by Indianapolis. T.J. Watt also made his presence felt with a sack, helping to pressure the Colts' offense. The turning point of the game came in the fourth quarter when Wilson's second interception set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for Pittsburgh, sending them to the next round of the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 305 | 2 | 2 | 86.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 21 | 8 | 38% | 300 | 2 | 2 | 78.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 17 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 12 | 11 | 0.9 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 45 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 15 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 74 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 60 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Araiza | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce Raymond | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |

