Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
38
FINAL
16
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts secured a commanding 38-16 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. With both teams looking to improve their playoff prospects, the Colts showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess to come out on top.
Baker Mayfield led the Colts' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdown passes while managing the game effectively. DJ Giddens contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers logged 203 passing yards and found DK Metcalf for a standout performance, racking up 139 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Colts.
Defensively, the Colts were relentless, with Cam Taylor-Britt leading the charge with three sacks, effectively disrupting the Steelers' passing game. The Colts' defense turned the tide late in the first half with a key stop that led to a quick score, giving them the momentum they needed to pull away. Despite a strong effort from Joey Porter, who recorded an interception, the Steelers struggled to contain the Colts, ultimately falling short in this one-sided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 31 | 15 | 267 | 1 | 4 | 49.4 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 17 | 9 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 115.5 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 23 | 14 | 201 | 2 | 1 | 100.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Giddens | HB | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 139 | 17.4 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 36 | 2 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

