Indianapolis
Colts
1-0
34
FINAL
20
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-20 in a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, securing their place in the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams battling fiercely for a shot at the championship, the Colts emerged victorious thanks to a dominant performance on the ground.
Jahmyr Gibbs turned in a spectacular showing for the Colts, racking up 223 rushing yards and finding the end zone to fuel his team's offense. Patrick Mahomes kept the Steelers competitive with 364 passing yards and two touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Travis Kelce, who amassed 118 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by Jalen Ramsey's interception that thwarted a promising Steelers drive. While Trey Hendrickson's three sacks for Pittsburgh showcased their defensive prowess, it was the Colts' ability to respond with timely stops that ultimately sealed the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Ramsey's pick set the tone for a decisive fourth quarter, allowing Indianapolis to pull away and maintain their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 364 | 2 | 4 | 81.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 271 | 1 | 0 | 136.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 19 | 223 | 11.7 | 28 | 3 | 88 | 1 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 85 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 48 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 34 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 |

