Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-2
52
FINAL
36
Indianapolis
Colts
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 52-36 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. The victory not only boosts the Steelers' momentum but also keeps them firmly in the playoff conversation as the season approaches the halfway mark.
Offensively, it was a standout performance for both teams, with Jahmyr Gibbs leading the charge for Pittsburgh, racking up 173 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. For the Colts, Anthony Richardson Sr showcased his arm strength, passing for 261 yards and three touchdowns, while Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly with 102 receiving yards.
Defensively, both teams had their moments, but it was the Steelers' ability to contain the Colts' late-game efforts that proved crucial. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover and allowing their offense to capitalize on the momentum with a quick touchdown drive. With such an explosive performance, Pittsburgh looks poised for a strong second half of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 261 | 3 | 3 | 107.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 207 | 3 | 1 | 116.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 173 | 9.6 | 78 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 108 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 12 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 4 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 73 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 25 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JT Tuimoloau | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Dickerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Castro | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 55 |

