The Indianapolis Colts suffered a 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, falling to 2-3 on the season. It was a frustrating afternoon for a team that entered the game looking to build momentum, with missed opportunities on offense and defensive breakdowns contributing to the defeat.
The Indianapolis Colts had opportunities to leave Pittsburgh with a win on Sunday. Instead, they left with a 34-22 loss to the Steelers and a list of issues that need to be addressed heading into Week 6.
In the Colts vs. Steelers matchup, Aaron Rodgers made Indianapolis’ defense look as bad as possible in Pittsburgh’s 34-22 victory. The veteran quarterback exposed nearly every weakness on the Colts’ defensive side of the ball, as Pittsburgh consistently found ways to exploit Indianapolis throughout the contest.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson admitted the team’s rushing attack needs significant improvement following Sunday’s 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Indianapolis Colts are back under .500 (2-3) after a 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) in Week 5. The Colts continued their poor history playing in Pittsburgh, with this loss marking their sixth consecutive road loss to the Steelers.
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The Indianapolis Colts had plenty of chances to leave Pittsburgh with their third straight win. They just could not finish enough drives to make it happen.
The Indianapolis Colts did several things Sunday that should have won them a road game. They didn’t turn the ball over, held the ball for 32 minutes and got five field goals from Spencer Shrader.
The Indianapolis Colts’ offense fixed one problem Sunday and found another. After committing eight turnovers in the first four games, the Colts didn’t give the ball away once at Pittsburgh.
The Indianapolis Colts didn’t turn the ball over Sunday in Pittsburgh, after Daniel Jones’ turnovers had been the story of their first month. It didn’t matter.
While quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to get a lot of the attention and praise, it's all about who he is utilizing, and how the Steelers are utilizing them.
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The Indianapolis Colts signed Darius Slayton in mid-September hoping the veteran wide receiver could stretch the field while Alec Pierce recovered from a heel injury that landed him on injured reserve.
The Indianapolis Colts will have Keenan Allen back when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. The veteran receiver, questionable on the final injury report with a groin injury, is active after missing the London win over Washington.
The Indianapolis Colts placed defensive end Arden Key on injured reserve Saturday with a hamstring injury. Key sustained the injury during Indianapolis' 30-13 victory over the Washington Commanders last Sunday in London.
Colts defensive end Arden Key is going to miss extended time as a result of the hamstring injury he suffered in a 30-13 win over the Commanders in Week 4.
The Indianapolis Colts are heading to Pittsburgh for a Week 5 matchup that could shape the early AFC playoff picture. Indianapolis faces the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, with both teams entering at 2-2.
The last time the Indianapolis Colts visited Pittsburgh, they flew home with a 27-20 loss in Week 9 of the 2025 season. They head back Sunday fresh off a 30-13 win over Washington in London, and fans around Lucas Oil Stadium are still trying to decide which version of this team is real.
One of the greatest players in Colts history, Marvin Harrison submitted a dominant career en route to All-Decade honors for the 2000s and the Hall of Fame.
Indianapolis Colts principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is tuning out the noise from critics questioning her presence on the sideline during game days. Irsay-Gordon found herself in the spotlight after television cameras captured her approaching a coach and asking questions during Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Washington Commanders in London.
Irsay-Gordon became the subject of criticism among some members of the NFL community after clips showing her wearing a headset, taking notes and looking at the playbook during games went viral.
Indianapolis Colts starting defensive end Arden Key is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a hamstring injury, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Colts head coach Shane Steichen had said Monday that Key would miss "some time" after getting hurt in the 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday in London.
Arden Key has been a full-time starter during his first Colts season. The veteran defensive end is now in line to miss time, however. Key suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday, and head coach Shane Steichen said a spell on the sidelines would wind up being necessary after the game.