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The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome the Indianapolis Colts to the Steel City in Week 5, with both teams looking to improve to 3-2. Pittsburgh has enjoyed plenty of success against Indianapolis at home and will look to continue that trend on Sunday. The Colts have won two of the last three meetings between these teams, but this matchup features a new coaching staff in Pittsburgh against an experienced Indianapolis team led by head coach Shane Steichen.
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The Steelers enter Week 5 at 2-2 after splitting their first four games of the season. Pittsburgh opened the year with wins over the Falcons and Bengals before suffering a lopsided loss to the Patriots and a narrow 27-24 defeat to the Browns. With the Colts coming to Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh has an opportunity to get back on track and move above .500.
The Colts also enter Week 5 with a 2-2 record, but they have built momentum after dropping their first two games. Indianapolis opened the season with losses to the Ravens and Chiefs before responding with consecutive victories over the Texans and Commanders. A win over the Steelers would give Indianapolis its third consecutive victory and push the team above .500 for the first time this season.
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Here is the latest injury report for both teams:
Steelers Injury Report
|
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jalen Ramsey |
CB |
Wrist |
DNP |
LP |
— |
— |
|
Michael Pittman Jr. |
WR |
Foot |
LP |
DNP |
— |
— |
|
Rico Dowdle |
RB |
Toe |
LP |
LP |
— |
— |
|
DeShon Elliott |
S |
Knee |
— |
LP |
— |
— |
|
Jamel Dean |
CB |
Ankle |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
— |
|
Cameron Heyward |
DT |
NIR/Rest |
DNP |
FP |
— |
— |
The Steelers are monitoring several key players, particularly in the secondary. Dean missed both Wednesday and Thursday’s practices with an ankle injury, while Ramsey returned to limited participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. Elliott also practiced on a limited basis Thursday with a knee injury, leaving Pittsburgh’s secondary with several availability questions heading into Week 5.
On offense, Pittman missed Thursday’s practice with a foot injury after being limited Wednesday, while Dowdle remained limited with a toe injury. Defensive tackle Heyward returned to full participation Thursday after resting Wednesday, providing an expected update. Friday’s practice should offer more clarity on each player’s availability for Sunday’s matchup.
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This story was originally published October 8, 2026 at 1:09 PM.