Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
13
FINAL
22
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 22-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a contender in the league. With both teams vying for crucial playoff positioning, this game proved vital for the Steelers' momentum moving forward.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 228 yards and a touchdown, demonstrating his veteran poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor put forth a valiant effort on the ground for the Colts, racking up 98 rushing yards. Keenan Allen contributed significantly, amassing 75 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive balance.
Defensively, the Steelers were dominant, with T.J. Watt recording three sacks, creating constant pressure on the Colts' offensive line. Jaquan Brisker made his presence felt with two crucial interceptions, highlighting the Steelers' ability to capitalize on turnovers. The turning point came when Brisker picked off a pass in the second half, setting the stage for a touchdown drive that ultimately sealed the game for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 228 | 1 | 0 | 84.1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 144 | 0 | 2 | 36.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 98 | 6.1 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 51 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 35 |

