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NFL·PREVIEW·October 9, 2026 11:16 AM ET

Colts, Steelers vie for 3-2 record in Week 5 matchup

CBS and Paramount Plus carry the 1 p.m. ET broadcast.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read
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Which team will move to 3-2? Colts vs Steelers Sunday 1:00 PM ET on CBS and @paramountplus https://t.co/g9wpwjyrkj Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: The Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers meet Sunday afternoon. The outcome breaks an early-season tie in the standings, as both franchises enter the weekend with 2-2 records.

Why it matters: Six of 10 analysts on an NFL dot com panel predicted an Indianapolis victory over Pittsburgh. Both clubs spent the week finalizing defensive depth, with the Colts signing Carl Lawson to the practice squad and the Steelers adding KJ Henry.

What to watch: The victor secures a winning record heading into Week 6.

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