Indianapolis
Colts
1-3
33
FINAL
21
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-21 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to bolster their playoff hopes, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who passed for 283 yards, while running back Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground with 117 rushing yards. Keenan Allen also made an impact in the air, contributing 66 receiving yards and keeping the Steelers' defense on their heels. Although Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns for Pittsburgh, it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Colts managed to limit the Steelers’ effectiveness, even as Patrick Queen recorded eight tackles for Pittsburgh. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when the Colts' defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed Indianapolis to extend their lead. With a blend of solid tackling and a relentless pass rush, the Colts' defense played a key role in securing this important victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 47 | 25 | 283 | 2 | 1 | 76.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 39 | 15 | 122 | 2 | 0 | 64.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 117 | 6.9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 14 | 91 | 6.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 13 | 36 | 2.8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 41 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

