Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
14
FINAL
19
Indianapolis
Colts
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 4 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, clinching a 19-14 victory. The win was crucial for the Colts as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race early in the 2029 season.
Ryan Nickey was the star of the show for Indianapolis, throwing for 230 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. Demario Young was a standout target, racking up 123 receiving yards, while Jonathan Taylor added a solid ground game with 80 rushing yards, keeping the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, Laiatu Latu made a significant impact with two sacks, disrupting the Steelers' rhythm and adding pressure on their quarterback. The game's turning point came in the second half when Latu's second sack led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Colts to capitalize and extend their lead. The Steelers fought hard, with Chase Meyers leading the defense with seven total tackles, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts' strong performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nickey | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 230 | 2 | 0 | 94.2 |
| Raheem Evans | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 192 | 1 | 0 | 81.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sheldon Holt | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Nickey | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Deon Baker | HB | 11 | 26 | 2.4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Raheem Evans | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyronne Bryant | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alejandro Feliz | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demario Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Young | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 88 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Alejandro Feliz | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Deon Baker | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Reid Spears | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Meyers | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Davis | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashawn Coffee | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cesar Delgado | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil Avery | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Whitfield | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

