Colts Struggle in Red Zone Despite Warren's Breakout Performance

WHO:

Colts.com - Tyler Warren, Spencer Shrader, Mo Alie-Cox, Shane Steichen

Draft Sharks - Tyler Warren

WHAT:

Colts.com - The Colts converted one of three red zone trips into a touchdown during a game against the Steelers.

Colts.com - The Colts scored a touchdown on 75 percent of their red zone possessions and 100 percent of their goal line possessions entering Week 5.

Colts.com - The Colts had a red zone touchdown rate of 65.2 percent and a goal-to-go touchdown rate of 93.8 percent in 2025.

Colts.com - Tyler Warren caught seven passes for 83 yards and scored a one-yard touchdown rush.

Colts.com - Spencer Shrader set a franchise record with four field goals of 55 or more yards in his career.

Colts.com - Shrader made two field goals from 56 and 57 yards in the game.

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

Draft Sharks - Tyler Warren caught 7 of 9 targets for 83 yards in the loss to the Steelers.

WHERE:

Colts.com - The game took place at Acrisure Stadium.

WHEN:

Colts.com - Mo Alie-Cox played in his 100th consecutive game, a streak that began in Week 8 of the 2020 season.

Colts.com - Spencer Shrader's record-setting field goals occurred during the Week 5 game against the Steelers.

WHY:

Colts.com - The Colts' struggles in the red zone contributed to their loss against the Steelers, as they left eight points on the board by settling for field goals.

HOW:

Colts.com - Head coach Shane Steichen emphasized the need for the defense to improve in generating takeaways and being aggressive in practice.

In a tough matchup at Acrisure Stadium, the Colts fell to the Steelers with a final score of 34 to 22, struggling in the red zone and leaving eight points on the board by settling for field goals. Tyler Warren had a standout performance, catching seven passes for 83 yards and scoring a one-yard touchdown rush, while Spencer Shrader set a franchise record by making two field goals from 56 and 57 yards, bringing his career total to four field goals of 55 or more yards. Head coach Shane Steichen highlighted the need for the defense to improve in generating takeaways and being more aggressive in practice as the team looks to bounce back.