The Indianapolis Colts played their worst game of the season in Week 9, but these five silver linings deserve praise.

Many wondered if the Indianapolis Colts were a true superpower after entering Week 9 with a 7-1 record to top the league. Those questions intensified after the

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers stood in front of a room of mostly strangers in early June and promised his new teammates that he was fully committed to leaning into every part of being a Pittsburgh Steeler for however long he might be in town.

The Indianapolis Colts couldn't handle the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense, but it wasn't the worst loss in the world.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a great defensive game in Week 9 against the top-seeded Indianapolis Colts. While the offense barely had to do anything in that game, it's still obvious that there are still some issues with the unit.

Mike Tomlin is maintaining humility after the Pittsburgh Steelers stunned the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. Going into the matchup, the Steelers had a 4-3 record. They were hosting a Colts squad that had the best record in the AFC with a 7-1 display,

Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith was flying by left tackle Bernhard Raimann on the edge, recording two sacks and a forced fumble against the Colts' $100 million lineman. Raimann has now allowed seven sacks on the season, which is the most in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus.

They forced six Indianapolis Colts turnovers — two more than Daniel Jones and Co. had recorded all fall — piled up five sacks, limited running back Jonathan Taylor to a season-low 45 rushing yards and held head coach Shane Steichen's once-humming offense to only two touchdowns in a 27-20 win.