Rodgers has thrown nine touchdown passes in three games after managing one in the first two, and Pittsburgh has climbed to 3-2 heading to Tampa Bay.
Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Pat Freiermuth, and Pittsburgh outlasted five Spencer Shrader field goals.
Jaylen Warren carries Pittsburgh's backfield for a third straight game, while Indianapolis gets its veteran receiver back but loses Darius Slayton.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
Dan Quinn confirmed Lane will miss the season with a fractured and dislocated ankle. Washington placed the receiver and returner on IR October 6.
The Chiefs gained 523 net yards to Indianapolis’ 329, but the 33–30 finish required three overtime field goals between the teams.
