Colts Lose to Steelers on Six Turnovers

PITTSBURGH — The Indianapolis Colts' four-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Sunday with a 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, a defeat marked by six turnovers that overshadowed their offensive output and dropped them to 7-2.

Quarterback Daniel Jones, who had been a steady force through the first eight weeks, struggled mightily against Pittsburgh's defense. He completed 31 of 50 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown, while also scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown on the game's opening drive. However, Jones threw three interceptions and lost two fumbles, accounting for five of the Colts' turnovers. He was sacked five times, including strips by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith that Pittsburgh recovered. A sixth turnover came early when punt returner Josh Downs misplayed a kick, allowing Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols to recover at the Indianapolis 11-yard line, though the Colts' defense forced a turnover on downs to preserve a 7-0 lead.

The Steelers capitalized on the miscues, scoring 24 points off four of the turnovers. After Watt's stripsack in the second quarter tied the game at 7-7, linebacker Payton Wilson intercepted a short pass from Jones,...