Indianapolis
Colts
0-4
13
FINAL
48
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Indianapolis Colts with a commanding 48-13 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum in the early part of the season. With this win, the Steelers solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 517 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. He connected frequently with DK Metcalf, who had a sensational game, racking up 226 receiving yards. Jaylen Warren contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, complementing the explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, the Steelers were equally impressive, with Payton Wilson leading the charge with six tackles. T.J. Watt made his presence felt with two sacks, consistently pressuring the Colts' offense, while Jalen Ramsey snagged an interception to halt any potential scoring drives. The turning point came early in the second quarter, when the Steelers capitalized on a Colts turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 50 | 29 | 58% | 517 | 4 | 2 | 103.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 157 | 1 | 1 | 58.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 32 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 226 | 28.3 | 91 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 6 | 142 | 23.7 | 92 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 70 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 89 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

