Colts 20–27 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 52.5% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -15.84 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 62.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.17 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.88 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (-6.19 EPA): (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Sawyer (41-P.Wilson) at PIT 40. 33-J.Sawyer to PIT 44 for 4 yards (17-D.Jones)..

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 27–20 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 7–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dre'Mont Jones
Top passer: Dre'Mont Jones
Biggest EPA play: (6:03) 3-C.Waitman punts 56 yards to IND 22, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 1-J.Downs MUFFS catch, REC…
Game date: 2025-11-02

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–20 on 2025-11-02. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +4.88 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	7	0	13	0	0	20
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	17	10	0	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

INDIndianapolis Colts

PIT 1

+1PIT 15

+3PIT 33

+3IND 28

PIT 4

+1PIT 15

+3PIT 35

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:07TD
Dre'Mont Jones
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
6-0
(8:07) 17-D.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:05XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
7-0
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:13TD
Jaylen Warren
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
7-6
(6:13) 30-J.Warren left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:09XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:27TD
Pat Freiermuth
Points+6
Yard line
IND 12
Score
7-13
(4:27) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:22XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:03FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
IND 7
Score
7-17
(:03) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:21TD
Jaylen Warren
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-23
(14:21) 30-J.Warren left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:16XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. PENALTY on IND-91-J.Tuimoloau, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:50FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 33
Score
10-24
(10:50) 12-M.Badgley 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:55FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
IND 28
Score
10-27
(6:55) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:35TD
Josh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 4
Score
16-27
(4:35) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 1-J.Downs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:30XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
17-27
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:13FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 35
Score
20-27
(:13) 12-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dre'Mont Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
2Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
3Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
4Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
5Rodney Thomas II · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
6Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
7Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.95 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dre'Mont Jones — IND · Rushing

Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+4.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.44 EPA per play.

Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (-6.19 EPA): (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Sawyer (41-P.Wilson) at PIT 40. 33-J.Sawyer to PIT 44 for 4 yards (17-D.Jones).

Biggest single play (+7.19 EPA): Corliss Waitman — (6:03) 3-C.Waitman punts 56 yards to IND 22, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 1-J.Downs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-26-B.Echols at IND 11.

Quarterback report card

Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) · 59 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -15.84 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.042	+0.047
Offensive success rate	52.2%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.268	-0.079
Rush EPA/play	+0.426	-0.133
Defensive EPA/play	-0.047	+0.042
Defensive success rate	53.8%	47.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.04 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -3.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +3.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Dre'Mont Jones (Q1 8:07)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q2 6:13)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:27)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q4 14:21)
Indianapolis Colts — Josh Downs (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q4 4:35)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 0:03)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q4 10:50)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 6:55)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q4 0:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) 17-D.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 8:05) — 12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 30-J.Warren left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 6:09) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 4:22) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) 30-J.Warren left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 14:16); Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 12-M.Badgley 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 1-J.Downs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 4:30) — 12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 35 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 12-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 3-C.Waitman punts 56 yards to IND 22, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 1-J.Downs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-26-B.Echols at IND 11. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +7.19]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 1-J.Downs INTERCEPTED by 41-P.Wilson at IND 31. 41-P.Wilson to IND 14 for 17 yards (60-T.Bortolini). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.88]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones sacked at PIT 45 for -7 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at PIT 44. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.75]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce pushed ob at IND 48 for 18 yards (24-J.Porter). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.81]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 19-C.Austin to IND 2 for 11 yards (23-K.Moore; 0-C.Bynum). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 3-C.Waitman punts 56 yards to IND 22, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 1-J.Downs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-26-B.Echols at IND 11. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +7.19]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Sawyer (41-P.Wilson) at PIT 40. 33-J.Sawyer to PIT 44 for 4 yards (17-D.Jones). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -6.19]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 1-J.Downs INTERCEPTED by 41-P.Wilson at IND 31. 41-P.Wilson to IND 14 for 17 yards (60-T.Bortolini). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.88]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Jones sacked at IND 33 for -8 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-99-D.Harmon at IND 34. [WPA -3.2% · EPA -5.81]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:07 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
(8:07) 17-D.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:05 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:13 · IND 1 · Score 7-6
(6:13) 30-J.Warren left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:09 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · IND 12 · Score 7-13
(4:27) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 4:22 · IND 15 · Score 7-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · IND 7 · Score 7-17
(:03) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · IND 2 · Score 7-23
(14:21) 30-J.Warren left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · IND 15 · Score 7-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. PENALTY on IND-91-J.Tuimoloau, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 10:50 · PIT 33 · Score 10-24
(10:50) 12-M.Badgley 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 6:55 · IND 28 · Score 10-27
(6:55) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:35 · PIT 4 · Score 16-27
(4:35) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 1-J.Downs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · PIT 15 · Score 17-27
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:13 · PIT 35 · Score 20-27
(:13) 12-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-11-02?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-20 in Week 9, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Jones (Q1 8:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q2 6:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q4 14:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Downs (D. Jones pass) (Q4 4:35) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 10:50, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 6:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 52.5% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -15.84 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 62.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.88 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (-6.19 EPA): (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Sawyer (41-P.Wilson) at PIT 40. 33-J.Sawyer to PIT 44 for 4 yards (17-D.Jones)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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