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After a disheartening defeat to the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, the Pittsburgh Steelers return home to Acrisure Stadium to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Steelers, now 2-2, squandered opportunities against Cleveland, failing to take advantage of the Browns' second-half woes and 14 penalties. Head coach Mike McCarthy's squad is determined to correct course against an Indianapolis team that has found its rhythm.
The Colts, meanwhile, have clawed their way back to .500 after an 0-2 start, securing consecutive victories over the Houston Texans and Washington Commanders. Indianapolis enters the matchup with momentum, hoping to extend its winning streak and hand Pittsburgh another loss.
Game Details and Broadcast Information
The Week 5 contest is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. CBS will broadcast the game, with streaming options available on DIRECTV, Fubo, and Paramount+. Fans can catch every moment of the action by starting a free trial with DIRECTV, which includes NFL Network, ESPN, and more.
Inactive Players Announced
Both teams released their inactive lists ahead of the game. The Steelers will be without Rico Dowdle, Drew Allar, Will Howard, Eli Heidenreich, Jamel Dean, Terell Smith, and Kevin Jobity Jr. The Colts' inactives include Jaylon Charlies, Ashton Dulin, Riley Leonard, Darius Slayton, and Dalton Tucker.
Steelers' 2026 Schedule at a Glance
Pittsburgh's season continues with a mix of divisional battles and tough road tests. After hosting the Colts, the Steelers travel to Tampa Bay in Week 6, then face the Saints in Paris in Week 7. They return home to play the Browns in Week 8 before a Week 9 bye. The second half of the schedule features matchups against the Bengals, Eagles, Broncos, Texans, Jaguars, Ravens, Panthers, and Titans.
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