Steelers' Defense Forces Six Turnovers to Defeat Colts 27-20 in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a strong defensive performance in their 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, forcing six turnovers and recording five sacks to stifle the Colts' high-powered offense. Key to the turnaround was the impact of Jalen Ramsey, who played free safety and provided leadership on and off the field, earning praise from coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Despite early injuries to defensive starters Alex Highsmith and Darius Slay, and limited preparation for new safety Kyle Dugger, the Steelers' defense stepped up, limiting Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to a season-low 45 rushing yards. The Colts, who entered the game with one of the league’s top offenses, initially succeeded exploiting Pittsburgh's secondary but were overwhelmed as the game progressed. The Steelers' ability to capitalize on turnovers led to two first-half touchdowns, turning the momentum and securing their win. This performance marked a significant defensive resurgence for Pittsburgh after previous struggles earlier in the season.