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Colts fall 34-22 at Steelers in Week 5; local analyst says team is 'loafing'

Colts.com and WISH-TV reported the Indianapolis Colts lost 34-22 at Acrisure Stadium on 2026-10-11, dropping to 2-3 on the season. Coverage cited defensive lapses and red-zone struggles; kicker Spencer Shrader scored 16 points with five field goals, tying a franchise single-game record.

Jaylen Warren’s 188 yards power Steelers to 34-22 win over Colts

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 on Oct. 11, 2026. Jaylen Warren had 188 yards from scrimmage including an 80-yard receiving TD and a 50-yard rushing TD, while Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, the linked report says.

Colts fall 34-22 at Acrisure Stadium; team cites red-zone failures and missed tackles in Week 5 loss

The Indianapolis Colts lost 34-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Week 5, and the team publicly attributed the defeat to red-zone execution and missed tackles, according to a Colts.com report.

Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren lead Steelers to 34-22 Week 5 win over Colts

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 on Oct. 11, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium, Fox Sports' game boxscore and the Steelers' recap say. Jaylen Warren totaled 188 yards from scrimmage with a 50-yard rushing TD and an 80-yard TD catch-and-run, and Pat Freiermuth caught two touchdowns, the Steelers' site reports.

Colts fall 34-22 at Steelers, drop to 2-3 on the season

The Indianapolis Colts lost 34-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 11, 2026, dropping to 2-3; the game featured two explosive touchdowns by Steelers RB Jaylen Warren and Colts kicker Spencer Shrader making five field goals, including two from 56 and 57 yards.

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano speaks out on Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s involvement

WISH‑TV reported on 2026-10-11 that former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said the NFL is “absolutely” making too big a deal about owner/CEO Carlie Irsay‑Gordon’s sideline involvement in London. The story notes Irsay‑Gordon is in her second season as owner/CEO and that the Colts were set to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. on 2026-10-11.

Steelers beat Colts 34-22 in Week 5 at Acrisure Stadium

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 in a Week 5 regular-season game on Oct. 11, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium, the Steelers’ game report says. Key plays included long touchdown runs/catches by Jaylen Warren and two scores by Pat Freiermuth.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton out with ankle injury for Saturday’s preseason game

Colts at Steelers: What to watch for

Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. headed somewhere other than Indy

Gwinnup accounts for four touchdowns in Shelbyville's win at Speedway

Pacers fans excited to see Tyrese Haliburton back playing in Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Patrick Emerling clinches 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship at Thompson

Patrick Emerling secured the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship at the Sunoco World Series 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on October 10, 2026, finishing third in the race. RaceDayCT reported Teddy Hodgdon won the event and Paulie Hartwig III earned the pole with a 19.319-second lap.

Tyrese Haliburton ruled out vs. Hawks with ankle injury, RotoWire says

RotoWire's player page lists Tyrese Haliburton as out for the Oct. 10, 2026 Pacers game against the Atlanta Hawks because of an ankle injury. BusinessIndy has not independently verified the update.

Colts elevate WR Nick Westbrook‑Ikhine to active roster; place DE Arden Key on injured reserve

On 2026-10-10 the Indianapolis Colts announced they elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook‑Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster and placed defensive end Arden Key on injured reserve, moves the team made ahead of its Week 5 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Colts preview Week 5 at Steelers: Pittman out, wet-weather prep and unpredictability highlighted

On 2026-10-09 the Indianapolis Colts previewed their Week 5 matchup in Pittsburgh, announcing Michael Pittman Jr. will not play because of a foot injury and that the team practiced wet-ball drills. The Colts flagged weather and matchup unpredictability — and Pittsburgh’s eight takeaways — as decisive factors for who reaches 3-2.

Kelsey Mitchell finishes 3rd in WNBA MVP voting, Caitlin Clark places 4th

WISH‑TV reports Kelsey Mitchell placed third and Caitlin Clark fourth in the 2026 WNBA MVP voting. The story notes Mitchell averaged a career‑high 24.7 points per game, Clark posted career highs (22.3 PPG, 44.6% FG, 36.1% 3P), and the Fever set a franchise record with 28 wins. A’ja Wilson won the MVP for a fifth time.

Shelbyville preparing for inaugural road trip to Speedway

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark eligible for WNBA 'EPIC' extension; says 'No matter what, I'm going to be here'

WISH-TV (Oct. 8, 2026) reports that 24-year-old Caitlin Clark, a third-year guard for the Indiana Fever, is eligible for the WNBA’s 'EPIC' extension this offseason. Clark told reporters she has not discussed an extension with the front office and said, “No matter what, I’m going to be here.”

'I'm playing again': Tyrese Haliburton back in action for first time since Finals Achilles injury

Pacers open 2026 preseason with special tip in Ames; Haliburton expected limited minutes

Per IndyCornrows, the Indiana Pacers' preseason opener is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. The report says Tyrese Haliburton is back with an expected 12–16 minutes, with Haliburton hoping to play a half.

Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner calls his performance vs. Commanders ‘an embarrassing watch’

IR-28 chassis to undergo two-day Sebring test Oct. 12–13 with Palou, Rossi driving

INDYCAR.com reports that the new IR-28 chassis will be tested at Sebring International Raceway on Oct. 12–13, 2026, with Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi scheduled to drive. Kyle Kirkwood and Scott McLaughlin will run Firestone tire tests in current INDYCAR machinery during the same sessions.

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner say team is ready for rainy Oct. 11 game at Acrisure Stadium

WISH-TV reports Colts veterans Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner said the team is preparing for rainy conditions forecast for their Sunday game at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 11, 2026, with an 85% chance of heavy afternoon rain. Taylor has 353 rushing yards and six TDs through four games; Buckner had four tackles (one for loss) in the London win.