Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
24
FINAL
17
Indianapolis
Colts
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 24-17, improving their record as they aim for a playoff push in the 2027 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by the veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead under pressure. DK Metcalf was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 131 yards, while Jaylen Warren contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards. This dynamic offensive performance was pivotal in securing the win for the Steelers.
Defensively, the Steelers stepped up in a big way, with Jamel Dean recording an impressive three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Pittsburgh. Patrick Queen anchored the defense with 12 total tackles, consistently making stops to limit the Colts' scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Dean's third interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive, sealing the victory for the Steelers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 38 | 24 | 277 | 2 | 0 | 102.6 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 33 | 17 | 188 | 0 | 3 | 30.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 9 | 131 | 14.6 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 12 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 48 |

