The Colts entered the game with a strong season-long profile—top offense, high point differential, and solid turnover margin—making this 27-20 defeat a cautionary tale rather than a trend.

Jonathan Taylor said the poor showing came from run-blocking struggles and missed opportunities, stressing the offense needs better protection, routes, and execution across the unit.

Quarterback Daniel Jones accepted responsibility for five turnovers (two fumbles and three interceptions), while noting his earlier streak of clean play this season.

Head coach Shane Steichen and players stressed resilience, with guard Quenton Nelson saying they’ll learn from the loss and return to work, and DeForest Buckner insisting one bad game won’t define a QB.

The Colts fell 27-20 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game defined by six turnovers, prompting reflection on how to learn from the defeat.

With a bye week ahead before Week 10 in Berlin against the Atlanta Falcons, Nelson anticipates a return to the postgame focus and a rebound in performance.

Turnovers, not yardage or points, determined the outcome, as the Colts outgained the Steelers 368-225 yards and had two 115-yard receivers (Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr.) with 342 passing yards, underscoring ball security as the issue.