• Jonathan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts
• T.J. Watt · Pittsburgh Steelers

Look for: At the snap, watch whether Taylor has room to take several forward steps before a Steelers defender reaches him.

If you see it: If Taylor repeatedly gets through the initial wave untouched, Indianapolis is creating usable running lanes rather than relying on him to escape contact behind the line.

Here's what it means: Consistent early space lets the Colts stay with the run and keeps Jones out of obvious passing situations, where Pittsburgh can focus on rushing him.

• Aaron Rodgers · Pittsburgh Steelers
• DK Metcalf · Pittsburgh Steelers
• Laiatu Latu · Indianapolis Colts

Look for: After Rodgers receives the snap, count whether he can set his feet and scan downfield or must move and throw almost immediately.

If you see it: If his throws keep arriving before Metcalf and Wilson can complete deeper routes, the Colts' front is shortening Pittsburgh's passing game.

Here's what it means: Indianapolis is controlling the pace of the passing plays even without recording sacks; if Rodgers has time to wait, Pittsburgh's explosive receivers become much harder to contain.

Look for: On kickoffs and punts, watch where McGowan or Wetjen first meets an unblocked coverage player.

If you see it: If either returner reaches open space before that first contact, his offense is likely to begin with shorter fields and more play-calling options.

Here's what it means: The return game is changing field position before the offense takes a snap, which can make scoring drives less demanding.

Indianapolis Colts · Running Back (RB)

Taylor handled 20 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns last week. His ability to produce steady gains can keep Indianapolis from asking Daniel Jones to carry the offense through the air.

Indianapolis Colts · Quarterback (QB)

Jones completed 19 of 34 passes for 143 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in Week 4. Indianapolis won comfortably anyway, but this matchup can test whether the passing game can contribute more when needed.

Indianapolis Colts · Tight End (TE)

Warren caught all five of his targets for 41 yards last week. That efficiency makes him an easy player to locate when Jones needs a manageable completion.

Pittsburgh Steelers · Quarterback (QB)

Rodgers threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns against Cleveland, but he also had two interceptions. Pittsburgh's passing ceiling is evident; the question is whether Rodgers can preserve the production while avoiding costly mistakes.

Pittsburgh Steelers · Wide Receiver (WR)

Metcalf turned nine targets into five catches for 115 yards last week. He is the clearest Pittsburgh player to watch when Rodgers looks beyond the short part of the field.

Indianapolis Colts · Defensive End (DE)

Latu registered four quarterback hits and shared a sack in Week 4. Even when he does not finish the play himself, his pressure can make Rodgers release the ball earlier than planned.

Pittsburgh Steelers · Linebacker (LB)

Watt recorded a sack, two quarterback hits and a defended pass last week. Indianapolis must account for where he lines up whenever Jones drops back.

The Colts showed they can win decisively with modest passing production. If Pittsburgh slows Taylor, Jones' ability to find Warren, Treadwell and the other receivers becomes a more central part of the game.

The Steelers had 299 net passing yards and three passing scores in defeat last week. Their performance against Indianapolis can show whether that downfield production is sustainable when paired with better ball security.

Indianapolis generated quarterback hits from several defenders in Week 4. Doing it again against Rodgers would show that the pressure is not dependent on one rusher or one favorable matchup.

Indianapolis scored 30 last week even though Jones did not throw a touchdown; Taylor's red-zone role explains a large part of that unusual-looking box score.

Pittsburgh's two tight ends, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, each caught a touchdown last week, so the Colts cannot focus only on Metcalf and Wilson near the end zone.

The most revealing early number may be Taylor's yards before first contact: open lanes favor Indianapolis' preferred approach, while immediate contact pushes more responsibility onto Jones.

Rodgers threw three touchdowns and two interceptions in the same game last week, neatly capturing both the upside and the danger in Pittsburgh's passing approach.