Indianapolis
Colts
3-1
20
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 56-20, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC landscape during Week 5 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Steelers showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess, effectively putting the Colts on notice.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 443 yards and tossing seven touchdown passes, marking a career-high performance that left the Colts' defense scrambling. Tucker Kraft also had a standout game, racking up 161 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving and the Colts' defense on their heels. Despite the Colts' struggles, Justin Fields managed to lead the rushing attack with a modest 11 yards, but it was clear the ground game was stifled throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Decamerion Richardson leading the team with six total tackles, while Aaron Donald wreaked havoc with 2.5 sacks. The game's turning point came when Treydan Stukes snagged an interception, halting a Colts drive and allowing the Steelers to build on their momentum. Pittsburgh's defensive dominance was a key factor in their victory, allowing them to control the game and dictate the pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 443 | 7 | 1 | 129.4 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 55 | 31 | 56% | 408 | 3 | 3 | 75.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 7 | 161 | 23.0 | 80 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 44 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 28 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 20 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Antonio Brown | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 25 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilhal Kone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hezekiah Masses | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

