# Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Indianapolis Colts (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

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> The Pittsburgh Steelers try to snap a one-game skid against Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts at a rainy Acrisure Stadium.

By Rhett Zone · Published 2026-10-11 16:19 UTC

_Drafted with AI from our own data and checked by an editor._

The [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers) welcome [Jonathan Taylor](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor) and the [Indianapolis Colts](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/indianapolis-colts) to a drizzly Acrisure Stadium looking to stop the bleeding after dropping their last one.

## Game details

- When | Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where | Acrisure Stadium
- TV | CBS
- Line | Pittsburgh Steelers -3 | O/U 42 (market view)
- Indianapolis Colts record | 2-2
- Pittsburgh Steelers record | 2-2

## Overview

Both of these teams sit at 2-2, but they're heading in different directions. The Steelers dropped their week four game to the Cleveland Browns 24-27 and now carry a one-game losing streak into Sunday. The Colts, meanwhile, have won back-to-back games, knocking off the Washington Commanders 30-13 in week four after a tight 19-17 win over the Houston Texans the week before.

Pittsburgh's offense has struggled to find consistency, scoring just 77 points through four games against 87 allowed, including a 3-20 dud against the New England Patriots in week two. Indianapolis has been more productive on both sides of the ball, putting up 102 points while allowing 104, a sign of some shootout tendencies in Indianapolis's results this year. The Colts' two-game win streak gives them momentum, but they're walking into tough road conditions with drizzle, 64-degree temperatures and 12 mph wind expected at kickoff.

The market has Pittsburgh favored by three points with a total of 42, suggesting a tight, low-scoring battle. Home field and a Colts offense that's been shaky at times away from comfort give the Steelers a slight edge, but Jonathan Taylor's presence in the backfield makes this one tougher than the spread implies.

## Key players

Jonathan Taylor carries the Colts' offense and projects for 19.0 DraftKings points, by far the highest projection in this game.

Aaron Rodgers runs Pittsburgh's attack and projects for 14.5 points as the clear focal point of the Steelers' passing game.

Daniel Jones needs to protect the football and move the chains for Indianapolis, projected for 11.0 points.

Jaylen Warren is Pittsburgh's lead back and projects for 11.5 points in what should be a physical, rain-affected rushing attack.

DK Metcalf gives the Steelers a downfield threat and projects for 9.0 points as their top receiving option.

## Keys to the game

Pittsburgh has to control Jonathan Taylor on the ground, since he's projected for nearly double the fantasy output of anyone else on the field.

The Steelers need [Aaron Rodgers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers) to avoid the kind of offensive collapse they had in their 3-20 loss to the Patriots, especially with drizzle and wind in the forecast.

Pittsburgh's defense has to make [Daniel Jones](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones) beat them with his arm in wet conditions rather than letting Indianapolis lean on the run all afternoon.

## Fantasy angles

Start Aaron Rodgers with confidence — his 14.5-point projection leads all Steelers skill players and he's the engine of this offense.

Jaylen Warren is a solid flex start at 11.5 projected points, especially with wet field conditions likely favoring a heavier run share.

DK Metcalf is a reasonable WR2 play at 9.0 points, but the drizzle and wind could cap his ceiling as a downfield target.

Roman Wilson is more of a bench stash than a must-start at 8.0 points given the weather and the presence of other options ahead of him.

Chris Boswell projects for 8.0 points, but kicker production in 12 mph wind and 80 percent precipitation chances is a tougher bet than usual.

## Prediction

The market sets this one at Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 20, and that lines up with what both teams have shown this season. The Steelers get the slight home nod, but a Colts team riding a two-game win streak and getting nineteen projected points out of Jonathan Taylor alone makes this a game that could easily swing the other way if Pittsburgh's offense goes cold again like it did against New England.

## Injury report

- Player | Team | Pos | Status
- Keenan Allen | Indianapolis Colts | WR | Questionable
- Ashton Dulin | Indianapolis Colts | WR | Out
- Will Mallory | Indianapolis Colts | TE | Out
- Jaylon Carlies | Indianapolis Colts | LB | Out
- Arden Key | Indianapolis Colts | DE | Out
- Charvarius Ward | Indianapolis Colts | CB | Questionable
- Darius Slayton | Indianapolis Colts | WR | Questionable
- Rico Dowdle | Pittsburgh Steelers | RB | Questionable
- Michael Pittman Jr. | Pittsburgh Steelers | WR | Out
- Jamel Dean | Pittsburgh Steelers | CB | Out
- DeShon Elliott | Pittsburgh Steelers | S | Out
- Jalen Ramsey | Pittsburgh Steelers | CB | Questionable

## Depth chart

- Pos | Pittsburgh Steelers
- QB | Aaron Rodgers
- RB | Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle
- WR | DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson , Germie Bernard
- TE | Darnell Washington

## Recent results

- Team | Last games
- Pittsburgh Steelers | Wk4 L 24-27 vs Cleveland Browns, Wk3 W 30-27 vs Cincinnati Bengals, Wk2 L 3-20 vs New England Patriots

[**Game page**](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/game/72)

## In this story

- [Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/game/72)
- [Indianapolis Colts](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/indianapolis-colts)
- [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers)
- [Aaron Rodgers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers)
- [Arden Key](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/arden-key)
- [Ashton Dulin](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/ashton-dulin)
- [Charvarius Ward](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/charvarius-ward)
- [Chris Boswell](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/chris-boswell)
- [DK Metcalf](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/dk-metcalf)
- [Daniel Jones](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/daniel-jones)
- [Darius Slayton](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/darius-slayton)
- [Darnell Washington](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/darnell-washington)
- [DeShon Elliott](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/deshon-elliott)
- [Germie Bernard](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/germie-bernard)
- [Jalen Ramsey](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jalen-ramsey)
- [Jamel Dean](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jamel-dean)
- [Jaylen Warren](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jaylen-warren)
- [Jaylon Carlies](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jaylon-carlies)
- [Jonathan Taylor](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor)
- [Keenan Allen](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/keenan-allen)
- [Michael Pittman Jr.](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/michael-pittman-jr)
- [Rico Dowdle](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/rico-dowdle)
- [Roman Wilson](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/roman-wilson)
- [Will Mallory](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/will-mallory)

*Written by Rhett Zone, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores, box scores, injuries and depth charts), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our [editorial standards](https://profootballnewshub.com/editorial-standards).*

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