Quenton Nelson addresses Colts' rushing issues after loss to Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson acknowledged the team's significant shortcomings in the run game following a 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Colts recorded only 66 rushing yards, averaging 2.8 yards per carry. Nelson stated the team is capable of better performance, expressing frustration over their lack of offensive balance, which placed additional stress on quarterback Daniel Jones as he threw 44 passes. Running back Jonathan Taylor managed just 45 yards on 15 attempts. The defeat drops the Colts to a 2-3 record, amplifying concerns about their rushing attack and its impact on the overall offense.
- •Colts rushed for 66 yards on 23 attempts in the loss to Steelers.
- •Quenton Nelson expressed frustration over the rushing game struggles.
- •Jonathan Taylor averaged three yards per carry with a long run of 20 yards.
- •Indianapolis now holds a 2-3 record after the defeat.
- •Daniel Jones threw 44 passes as the team struggled for offensive balance.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Colts’ Quenton Nelson gets brutally honest about run game struggles vs. Steelers
"Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson admitted the team’s rushing attack needs significant improvement following Sunday’s 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers . The Colts managed just 66 rushing yards and averaged 2.8 yards per carry in the defeat. The disappointing performance raised concerns about Indianapolis’ ability to establish a […] The post Colts’ Quenton Nelson gets brutally honest about run game struggles vs. Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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