Were the Colts exposed?
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Colts with a score of 27-20.
The Indianapolis Colts, now 7-2, faced a challenging defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who now stand at 5-3. The game, which ended with a score of 27-20 in favor of the Steelers, highlighted several vulnerabilities in the Colts’ offensive strategy. Despite their strong start to the season, the Colts struggled to maintain their momentum and capitalize on scoring opportunities, allowing the Steelers to capitalize on their missed opportunities and secure the victory. This loss serves as a wake-up call for the Colts, highlighting the need to improve in all aspects of the game
It was a rough day for Colts quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones turned the ball over 5 times (three INT, two loss fumbles). He completed 31 of 50 for 342 yards and one touchdown. The Steelers defensive front completely took the NFL’s leading rusher out of the game. Running back Jonathan Taylor ended the game having 14 carries for 45 yards and no touchdowns. Another miscue occurred after the Colts forced the Steelers to punt, but wide receiver Josh Downs muffed the punt, giving the Steelers another chance to put points on the board.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 25 of 35 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown, and running back Jaylen Warren added two touchdowns, but the team struggled overall in the run game, averaging only 1.7 yards per carry. The team’s offense’s success was largely due to the defense forcing six turnovers from the Colts. The Steelers scored 24 of their 27 points off those takeaways, including a touchdown drive after a strip-sack by T.J. Watt.
Key Points:
Game Result: The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 27-20.
Colts’ Offensive Struggles: The Colts’ offense struggled, with quarterback Daniel Jones throwing three interceptions and losing two fumbles, and running back Jonathan Taylor held to 45 yards.
Steelers’ Defensive Dominance: The Steelers’ defense forced six turnovers, leading to 24 of their 27 points, including a touchdown after a T.J. Watt strip-sack.