Gardner Minshew, Colts bolster playoff chances, beat fading Steelers 30-13
— Gardner Minshew got the most out of his depleted supporting cast.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
13
Indianapolis Colts
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| IND | 0 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 30 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 64,171 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:48 13-30
Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:17 13-27
Matt Gay 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:02 13-24
Matt Gay 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:16 13-21
Mo Alie-Cox 18 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 0:22 13-14
D.J. Montgomery 14 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 11:21 13-7
Zack Moss 16 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 14:07 13-0
Diontae Johnson 4 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 1:12 6-0
Mitch Trubisky 1 Yd Run (Chris Boswell PAT failed)
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PIT
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:48 · End of Game
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IND 0:48
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:48 13-30
Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 1:42
4 plays, -8 yards, 0:26 · Downs
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IND 2:08
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:49 · Missed FG
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PIT 5:57
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:20 · Interception
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IND 9:17
15 plays, 70 yards, 8:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:17 13-27
Matt Gay 31 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 3:14
8 plays, 36 yards, 5:48 · Punt
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IND 9:02
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:02 13-24
Matt Gay 29 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 11:12
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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IND 13:16
1 play, 18 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:16 13-21
Mo Alie-Cox 18 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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PIT 13:22
1 play, 2 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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IND 13:28
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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PIT
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:22 · End of Half
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IND 0:22
3 plays, 74 yards, 0:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 13-14
D.J. Montgomery 14 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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PIT 0:44
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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IND 3:23
13 plays, 70 yards, 6:03 · Downs
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PIT 9:26
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:55 · Interception
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IND 11:21
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:21 13-7
Zack Moss 16 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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PIT 14:07
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:07 13-0
Diontae Johnson 4 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Chris Boswell Kick)
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IND 14:53
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:19 · Blocked Punt
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PIT 1:12
12 plays, 54 yards, 6:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 6-0
Mitch Trubisky 1 Yd Run (Chris Boswell PAT failed)
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IND 7:30
10 plays, 32 yards, 5:22 · Missed FG
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PIT 12:52
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:08 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
PIT
IND
13
1st Downs
19
9
Passing 1st downs
8
3
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
2
4-12
3rd down efficiency
6-15
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
54
Total Plays
65
216
Total Yards
372
4.0
Yards per Play
5.7
12
Total Drives
11
142
Passing
202
18/26
Comp/Att
18/28
4.7
Yards per pass
6.5
2
Interceptions thrown
0
4-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-13
74
Rushing
170
24
Rushing Attempts
34
3.1
Yards per rush
5.0
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-6
8-101
Penalties
2-10
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:40
Possession
33:20
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Out
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Out
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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