Indianapolis
Colts
4-0
34
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 34-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. This contest proved to be a battle of wills, as both teams sought to assert their dominance in a tightly contested game.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 157 yards and a touchdown, while Jonathan Taylor showcased his explosive talent on the ground, racking up an impressive 178 rushing yards. The Colts' offense was efficient and relentless, making key plays when it mattered most, ultimately paving the way for their victory.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial stops, highlighted by JT Tuimoloau's sack and Cam Taylor-Britt's interception, which shifted momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The turning point came late in the game when Taylor-Britt picked off a pass, allowing the Colts to maintain their lead and secure the win. Despite a strong effort from the Steelers, including Darnell Washington's 67 receiving yards and Jaquan Brisker's five tackles, it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts' determined defense and powerful offensive display.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 157 | 1 | 0 | 118.9 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 20 | 7 | 35% | 102 | 0 | 1 | 31.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 23 | 178 | 7.7 | 56 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 151 | 13.7 | 10 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 25 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | — | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micheal Clemons | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

