Indianapolis
Colts
0-4
17
FINAL
45
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 45-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Steelers not only improved their standing in the league but also showcased their offensive firepower, establishing their dominance on home turf.
Quarterback Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 288 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team to victory. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs also excelled, racking up 149 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept the chains moving and the Colts' defense on their heels. Despite the efforts of Jonathan Taylor, who managed 75 rushing yards for Indianapolis, the Colts struggled to keep pace with Pittsburgh's high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Steelers made significant contributions, highlighted by T.J. Watt's sack and Jamel Dean's interception, which halted any momentum the Colts might have generated. The turning point came in the second quarter when Allar connected with Diggs for a touchdown, extending Pittsburgh's lead and shifting the game's momentum. From that moment on, the Colts were unable to mount a serious challenge, as the Steelers' defense held firm and stifled any comeback attempts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 22 | 17 | 288 | 4 | 0 | 158.1 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 39 | 24 | 274 | 1 | 2 | 69.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 75 | 3.9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 18 | 43 | 2.4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 |

