Indianapolis
Colts
0-4
39
FINAL
42
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 42-39. The stakes were high, as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in the playoff race, and the game did not disappoint, delivering an action-packed contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers showcased his veteran prowess, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Steelers' high-octane offense. His favorite target, Pat Freiermuth, matched his quarterback's intensity with 136 receiving yards, proving to be a key weapon in crucial moments. On the other side, Jonathan Taylor ran effectively for the Colts, amassing 136 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pittsburgh's explosive attack.
Defensively, the Steelers made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum, highlighted by Jamel Dean's crucial interception. Daylen Everette led the team with four total tackles, contributing to a solid overall performance that stifled the Colts' efforts in the second half. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense held tough, allowing the offense to control the clock and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 44 | 33 | 75% | 375 | 5 | 2 | 119.0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 35 | 17 | 49% | 238 | 2 | 1 | 78.0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 21 | 136 | 6.5 | 38 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 13 | 136 | 10.5 | 97 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 7 | 123 | 17.6 | 30 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 26 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 54 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

