Colts vs Steelers prediction: what pundits picked
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers · Week 5, 2026 · Sun, Oct 11
Who do pundits pick in Colts vs Steelers? Of 2 pundits with a call on record, all 2 take the Colts. 1 named a score; the median has the Colts by 3. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
2 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callColts vs Steelers score predictions
1 pundit named a score; the median call is Colts by 3.
- John BreechColts 22, Steelers 19
Colts at Steelers: how they come in
The Colts are 2-2 and have won 2 straight; the Steelers are 2-2. On win totals, 6 pundits put the Colts at 6.8 wins on average, and 14 pundits put the Steelers at 8.9 wins on average.
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- Record
- 2-2 · won 2 straight · 102 scored, 104 allowed
- Last games
- W 30-13 at Commanders Week 4
- W 19-17 vs Texans Week 3
- L 30-33 at Chiefs Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 26th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 6 pundits · average 6.8 · 5 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 4 Colts games
- Record
- 2-2 · 77 scored, 87 allowed
- Last games
- L 24-27 at Browns Week 4
- W 30-27 vs Bengals Week 3
- L 3-20 at Patriots Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 23rd, defense 11th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 10-7
- Win-total calls
- 14 pundits · average 8.9 · 6 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 4 Steelers games
Colts and Steelers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (40 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
754 passing yards · 3 TD, 4 INT · 63.6% completions · 4 games · 22nd in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“Because this offense was so dominant to open last season, Jones is a boom-or-bust QB2.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Sure sounds like Daniel Jones gonna start week one, don't you think?” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
353 rushing yards on 86 carries · 6 TD · 10 catches for 69 · 4 games · 5th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“That opportunity share makes Taylor a volume-based RB1 to start.” the article →
Jonathan Taylor to record 2,000 rushing yards
“I know McCaffrey is thousand thousand. Like a lock. I know. But this this guy could get two k. Don't you think?” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
17 catches for 202 yards · 0 TD · 4 games · 43rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to be 1st on the depth chart
“indicating that Josh Downs is still going to be the Colts’ primary slot man” the article →
Josh Downs to fall short of his draft cost (round nine)
“I am not drafting Josh Downs. I don't think they can win on the outside. I think Keenan Allen is going to capsize his target volume” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
23 catches for 130 yards · 2 TD · 4 games · 88th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
Tyler Warren to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points
“Three tight ends enjoyed exceptionally successful rookie seasons in 2025 and landed among the top seven tight ends for 2026... Colston Loveland, Harold Fannin Jr. and Tyler Warren” the article →
- DeForest BucknerSack leader · DT
3 sacks · 5 solo tackles · 4 games · 9th in the NFL in sacks
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
20 solo tackles · 4 games · 9th in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Steelers
- Aaron RodgersStarting QB · QB
999 passing yards · 7 TD, 4 INT · 57.5% completions · 4 games · 13th in the NFL in passing yards
Aaron Rodgers to be 1st on the depth chart
“Start: Aaron Rodgers” the article →
Aaron Rodgers to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“Rodgers is stuck as a QB2 option here, attached to a low team total on the road .” the article →
- Jaylen WarrenRB1 · RB
309 rushing yards on 55 carries · 0 TD · 13 catches for 143 · 4 games · 9th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jaylen Warren to be 1st on the depth chart
“Warren is the better bet to serve as Pittsburgh’s primary running back” the article →
Jaylen Warren to fall short of his draft cost (outside of the RB1 range in ADP)
“That makes it tougher to bet on landing a big hit from team RB1 picks (per ADP) going later in Tony Pollard, Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard, Rachaad White, and Aaron Jones” the article →
- DK MetcalfWR1 · WR
16 catches for 213 yards · 1 TD · 4 games · 36th in the NFL in receiving yards
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rodgers has also continued to strengthen his rapport with DK Metcalf (who continues to be Rodgers' unquestioned primary option)” the article →
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
“Metcalf should lead the way for Pittsburgh's passing attack in Week 1.” the article →
- Pat FreiermuthTE1 · TE
14 catches for 125 yards · 2 TD · 4 games · 92nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Pat Freiermuth to be 1st on the depth chart
“Freiermuth also played clearly ahead of Darnell Washington, more than doubling his routes (31 versus 15).” the article →
- T.J. WattSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 1 interception · 4 games · 3rd in the NFL in sacks
- Payton WilsonTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 16 solo tackles · 4 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Colts at Steelers
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Indianapolis Colts 22 — Steelers 19
Colts 22-19 over Steelers
- PendingBrent SobleskiGame Outcome Picks2026 season
Indianapolis Colts to beat Pittsburgh Steelers
the Colts could easily win their next two contests against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 5, 2026