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Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers

NFLWeek 5 • regular • 2026
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Steelers logo
Steelers
Pittsburgh
34
vs
Colts logo
Colts
Indianapolis
22
PIT 49%51% IND
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Indianapolis Colts 51% to win. The biggest signal favoring Colts:

  • Injuries. Colts healthier: 7 out, 0 doubtful vs Steelers 10 out, 0 doubtful

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VenueAcrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Colts (away)
Steelers (home)
51%
Win probability
49%
1
High-impact factors
0
7
Players ruled out
10

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Steelers defeated the Colts 34-22.

Our model predicted the Colts would win with 51% confidence, but the Steelers pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Colts and was a major factor: Colts healthier: 7 out, 0 doubtful vs Steelers 10 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Steelers and was a notable factor: Steelers are 2-0 at home this season; Colts are 1-1 on the road
  • ELO Rating favored the Steelers and was a contributing factor: Steelers ELO 1517 vs Colts ELO 1431 (diff: +86)
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Steelers have 10 player(s) ruled out, while the Colts have 7.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Steelers won 34-22

Steelers won comfortably

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Colts at 51%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors Indianapolis Colts
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Pittsburgh Steelers
  • ELO RatingFavors Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Rest DaysFavors Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Head to HeadNeutral
  • Defensive EfficiencyNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

IND
PIT
Injuries
Home Field Advantage
ELO Rating
Rest Days
Favours IND|Favours PIT

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Steelers

Our Model49%

Colts

Our Model51%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Injuries

Colts healthier: 7 out, 0 doubtful vs Steelers 10 out, 0 doubtful

Colts

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/12/2026, 8:00:00 AM

Steelers

Jamel DeanCB(Ankle)
OUT
Terell SmithCB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Derrick HarmonDT(Foot)
OUT
Kevin Jobity Jr.DT(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Will HowardQB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Drew AllarQB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Eli HeidenreichRB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Rico DowdleRB(Toe)
OUT
DeShon ElliottS(Knee)
OUT
Michael Pittman Jr.WR(Foot)
OUT

Colts

Arden KeyDE(Hamstring)
OUT
Dalton TuckerG(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Jaylon CarliesLB(Ribs)
OUT
Riley LeonardQB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Will MalloryTE(Thumb)
OUT
Ashton DulinWR(Hamstring)
OUT
Darius SlaytonWR(Knee)
OUT

Key Players

Colts

Anthony Richardson Sr.QB
Daniel JonesQB
Riley LeonardQBOUT
-2.4% win prob impact
Seth HeniganQB
Quez WatkinsWR

Steelers

Mason RudolphQB
Will HowardQBOUT
-8.1% win prob impact
Drew AllarQBOUT
-8.1% win prob impact
Aaron RodgersQB
Ben SkowronekWR

Frequently Asked Questions

Steelers has a 49% win probability, while Colts has a 51% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.

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