Indianapolis
Colts
1-3
7
FINAL
44
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Indianapolis Colts with a commanding 44-7 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Steelers solidify their position in the playoff race while the Colts struggle to find their footing in a challenging season.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise and precision. Jaylen Warren contributed significantly on the ground with 97 rushing yards, while tight end Pat Freiermuth emerged as a reliable target, racking up 93 receiving yards. The offensive firepower was simply too much for the Colts to handle.
On the defensive side, the Steelers' unit was relentless, highlighted by Matt Milano's three tackles, Alex Highsmith's sack, and Jamel Dean's interception. The turning point came early in the second half when Dean's pick set up a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for Indianapolis. Pittsburgh's defense not only stifled the Colts' offensive efforts but also created multiple opportunities for their own high-scoring attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 13 | 215 | 3 | 2 | 87.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 18 | 11 | 57 | 1 | 3 | 45.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 97 | 7.5 | 3 | 40 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kapena Gushiken | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 56 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

