Joe Flacco relieves injured Anthony Richardson and helps Colts hold off Steelers 27-24
— When the Indianapolis Colts needed Joe Flacco to relieve the injured Anthony Richardson, the 17-year veteran kept it simple.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
24
Indianapolis Colts
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
| IND | 14 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 66,376 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:40 24-27
Pat Freiermuth 8 Yd pass from Justin Fields (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Field Goal 6:03 17-27
Matt Gay 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:23 17-24
Justin Fields 2 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 14:43 10-24
Drew Ogletree 15 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 2:53 10-17
Justin Fields 5 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-17
Chris Boswell 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:31 0-17
Matt Gay 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:34 0-14
Josh Downs 4 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 12:01 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 2 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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IND
1 play, -1 yard, 0:29 · End of Game
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PIT 0:29
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:10 · Downs
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IND 2:39
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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PIT 3:40
7 plays, 70 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:40 24-27
Pat Freiermuth 8 Yd pass from Justin Fields (Chris Boswell Kick)
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IND 6:03
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:03 17-27
Matt Gay 35 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 11:23
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:23 17-24
Justin Fields 2 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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IND 14:43
10 plays, 70 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:43 10-24
Drew Ogletree 15 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Matt Gay Kick)
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PIT 2:53
6 plays, 56 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 10-17
Justin Fields 5 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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IND 5:49
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:59 · Missed FG
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PIT 7:48
3 plays, -22 yards, 0:58 · Fumble
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IND 8:46
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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PIT 10:25
6 plays, 22 yards, 4:35 · Punt
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PIT
8 plays, 44 yards, 1:14 · Field Goal
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IND 1:14
6 plays, 38 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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PIT 3:04
9 plays, 91 yards, 5:10 · Fumble
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IND 8:14
4 plays, 29 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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PIT 10:58
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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IND 12:31
9 plays, 25 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-17
Chris Boswell 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:31 0-17
Matt Gay 33 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 0:28
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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IND 2:34
9 plays, 86 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:34 0-14
Josh Downs 4 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Matt Gay Kick)
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PIT 7:19
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:42 · Punt
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IND 12:01
8 plays, 70 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:01 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 2 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Team Stats
PIT
IND
23
1st Downs
22
11
Passing 1st downs
13
10
Rushing 1st downs
7
2
1st downs from penalties
2
6-13
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
68
Total Plays
64
404
Total Yards
358
5.9
Yards per Play
5.6
11
Total Drives
11
282
Passing
225
22/34
Comp/Att
19/30
7.4
Yards per pass
7.0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
4-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-14
122
Rushing
133
30
Rushing Attempts
32
4.1
Yards per rush
4.2
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-5
6-53
Penalties
4-38
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:07
Possession
28:53
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Drew Ogletree Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
- Justin Walley Questionable
- Anthony Gould Questionable
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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