Steichen analyzes Colts' struggles in loss to Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen reviewed the team’s performance following their Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Colts’ offense faced difficulties, finishing 1-for-3 in the red zone and struggling without a strong run game. Defensively, they allowed Pittsburgh to convert two red zone opportunities, while Indianapolis could not capitalize on scoring chances, resulting in a 12-point loss. Steichen acknowledged that the team failed to seize key opportunities throughout the game, leaving them with a record of 2-3. The Colts will need to address their issues before their next matchup.
- •Head coach Shane Steichen reflects on the Colts' Week 5 performance.
- •Colts score only one touchdown in three red zone trips.
- •Indianapolis unable to establish a run game to support the offense.
- •Colts allow Steelers to convert 100% of their red zone attempts.
- •Team stands at 2-3 after the loss to Pittsburgh.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Steichen reflects on what went wrong in Colts loss vs. Steelers
"On Monday, HC Shane Steichen reflected on what went wrong in the Indianapolis Colts' Week 5 loss vs. the Steelers.
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