Colts Struggle as Steelers Surge to 34-22 Victory

WHO:

colts.com - The Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers were the teams involved in the game.

steelers.com - Steelers running back Jaylen Warren scored two touchdowns, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers played for the Steelers.

steelers.com - Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was limited in his performance during the game.

steelers.com - Rookie receiver Germie Bernard made his first NFL start for the Steelers.

WHAT:

colts.com - The Colts kicker Spencer Shrader connected on four field goals during the game, including a 40-yard field goal late in the third quarter.

steelers.com - Aaron Rodgers completed his first 11 passes and threw for 166 yards on 16-of-21 passing in the first half, achieving a passer rating of 130.3.

steelers.com - The Steelers scored their first touchdown with an 80-yard catch-and-run by Jaylen Warren after a pass from Aaron Rodgers.

steelers.com - The Colts' offense stalled in a goal-to-go situation, settling for a 28-yard field goal, bringing the score to 24-22 with 11:42 remaining.

steelers.com - A 25-yard toss from Rodgers to Germie Bernard on a third-and-two sparked the Steelers' response, which was finished on a 17-yard touchdown from Rodgers to Pat Freiermuth on a third-and-six.

steelers.com - The Steelers added a field goal after the Colts' turnover on downs to increase their lead to 12 points.

steelers.com - Jaylen Warren finished the game with 188 yards from scrimmage, including 101 yards rushing, and became the first NFL player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to record both an 80-yard touchdown reception and a 50-yard touchdown rush in the same game.

steelers.com - Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and threw three touchdowns for the third consecutive game, marking the first time in franchise history that only Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger have achieved this feat.

steelers.com - Rookie receiver Germie Bernard caught six passes for 80 yards, both career highs.

steelers.com - The Steelers scored a total of 34 points in the game, while the Colts managed 22 points.

colts.com - Kicker Spencer Shrader connected on field goals from 57 and 56 yards in the first half, making him the player with the most field goals of 55 or more yards in Colts franchise history.

steelers.com - The Colts converted only one possession inside the Steelers' 25-yard line into a touchdown.

steelers.com - The Colts' offense struggled, with four drives stalling after a first-and-goal set of downs.

steelers.com - Jaylen Warren finished the game with 188 yards from scrimmage, including 101 yards rushing, and became the first NFL player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to record both an 80-yard touchdown reception and a 50-yard touchdown rush in the same game.

steelers.com - Aaron Rodgers surpassed Peyton Manning for the third most touchdown passes in league history, with 580 total touchdowns.

steelers.com - With his 166th win as a starter in the regular season, Rodgers passed Ben Roethlisberger to move into sole possession of fifth place all time for quarterback wins.

steelers.com - The Steelers improved to a 3-2 record with the victory, while the Colts dropped to a 2-3 record following the loss.

steelers.com - Jaylen Warren finished the game with 188 yards from scrimmage, including 101 yards rushing, and became the first NFL player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to record both an 80-yard touchdown reception and a 50-yard touchdown rush in the same game.

steelers.com - Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and threw three touchdowns for the third consecutive game, marking the first time in franchise history that only Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger have achieved this feat.

steelers.com - The Steelers scored a total of 34 points in the game, while the Colts managed 22 points.

steelers.com - The Colts' kicker Spencer Shrader connected on four field goals during the game, including a 40-yard field goal late in the third quarter.

steelers.com - Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns for the third consecutive game.

steelers.com - Jaylen Warren finished with 188 yards from scrimmage, including 101 yards rushing.

steelers.com - Pat Freiermuth caught two touchdown passes in the game.

steelers.com - The Steelers improved to a 3-2 record with the victory.

steelers.com - The Colts dropped to a 2-3 record following the loss.

colts.com - Aaron Rodgers completed his first 11 passes and 16 of 21 throws over the first and second quarter for 166 yards with two touchdowns and a passer rating of 130.3.

colts.com - Kicker Spencer Shrader connected on field goals from 57 and 56 yards in the first half, making him the player with the most field goals of 55 or more yards in Colts franchise history.

steelers.com - With his 166th win as a starter in the regular season, Rodgers passed Ben Roethlisberger to move into sole possession of fifth place all time for quarterback wins.

steelers.com - Rodgers surpassed Peyton Manning for the third most touchdown passes in league history, with 580 total touchdowns.

steelers.com - Rookie receiver Germie Bernard caught six passes for 80 yards, both career highs.

colts.com - The Colts lost to the Steelers with a score of 34-22.

colts.com - The Colts converted only one possession inside the Steelers' 25-yard line into a touchdown.

colts.com - Jaylen Warren became the first player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to record both an 80-yard touchdown reception and a 50-yard touchdown rush in the same game.

steelers.com - Jaylen Warren finished the game with 188 yards from scrimmage, including 101 yards rushing.

steelers.com - Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and threw three touchdowns.

steelers.com - The Steelers limited Jonathan Taylor to 45 yards on 15 carries.

WHERE:

colts.com - The game took place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

colts.com - The Colts are scheduled to play at Lucas Oil Stadium for their next game.

WHEN:

colts.com - The game was part of Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.

colts.com - The Colts are set to play the winless Tennessee Titans next week.

WHY:

steelers.com - The Steelers' defense was effective in containing the Colts' offense, forcing them to settle for five field goals.

HOW:

steelers.com - The Steelers' defense limited Jonathan Taylor to 45 yards on 15 carries and forced the Colts to settle for five field goals throughout the game.

steelers.com - The Steelers' defense limited Jonathan Taylor to 45 yards on 15 carries and forced the Colts to settle for five field goals throughout the game.

steelers.com - The Steelers scored a touchdown on a 50-yard rushing play by Jaylen Warren in the third quarter.

colts.com - The Colts' offense struggled, with four drives stalling after a first-and-goal set of downs.

steelers.com - The Steelers scored their first touchdown with an 80-yard catch-and-run by Jaylen Warren after a pass from Aaron Rodgers.

In a thrilling matchup, the Steelers took the lead with an impressive 80-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Jaylen Warren, following a precise pass from Aaron Rodgers, who completed his first 11 passes for 166 yards in the first half. The Colts' kicker Spencer Shrader contributed significantly, nailing four field goals, including a crucial 40-yarder late in the third quarter, but the Colts' offense faltered in a goal-to-go situation, settling for a 28-yard field goal that brought the score to 24-22 with 11:42 left in the game. The Steelers responded effectively, with a 25-yard toss from Rodgers to Germie Bernard setting up a 17-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth, and they later added a field goal after a Colts turnover on downs, extending their lead to 12 points.