Indianapolis
Colts
2-2
42
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-28, improving their season record and solidifying their playoff aspirations. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to assert themselves in the competitive landscape of the league, but it was the Colts who came out on top with a commanding performance.
Colts quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered a strong showing with 269 passing yards, while veteran Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers threw for four touchdowns, keeping his team in contention. However, it was Indianapolis’ ground game that truly shined, with Jonathan Taylor rushing for 167 yards and Tyler Warren leading the receiving corps with 146 yards. The Colts' offensive firepower proved to be too much for the Steelers to handle.
On the defensive side, the Colts made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Bryce Boettcher's two interceptions were pivotal, disrupting Pittsburgh's rhythm and allowing the Colts to capitalize on turnovers. Laiatu Latu added pressure with a sack, but it was the timely turnovers that marked the game's turning point, enabling Indianapolis to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 236 | 4 | 3 | 74.7 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 216 | 3 | 4 | 77.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 167 | 9.8 | 25 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 4 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 69 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 32 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 33 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 34 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

