Much-needed big passing play leads to points for Colts' offense

Without their top receiver, Alec Pierce, the Indianapolis Colts have struggled to generate explosives in the passing game. However, they found some success in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 42-yard completion from quarterback Daniel Jones to Josh Downs.

Here is a look at Downs’ catch, courtesy of the NFL’s official social media:

Daniel Jones dropped it in the bucket for Josh Downs@INDvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+
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— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026

They also had a 22-yard completion to Laquon Treadwell later in the drive to get the Colts in the red zone. After three successful attempts to get the ball in the end zone on the ground, on fourth and goal from the one-yard line, tight end Tyler Warren ran it up the middle for

Indianapolis’ first touchdown of the game to make it 14-13 Steelers. It was Warren’s second rushing touchdown of his career.

Here is a look at the touchdown, courtesy of the NFL’s official social media:

Tyler Warren lines up like a fullback and gets the rushing touchdown@INDvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+
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— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2026

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Much-needed big passing play leads to points for Colts' offense