Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
24
FINAL
3
Denver
Broncos
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a convincing 24-3 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, this win solidifies the Steelers' position in the hunt, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Julian Sayin led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Rico Dowdle powered the ground game with an impressive 108 rushing yards. Wide receiver Harold Fannin Jr. was Sayin's top target, racking up 90 receiving yards and providing crucial support in the passing attack. The Steelers' offense was firing on all cylinders, making it a tough day for the Broncos' defense. Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with a relentless performance, highlighted by Alex Highsmith's two sacks and DeShon Elliott's crucial interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Elliott picked off a pass, setting up another touchdown drive for Pittsburgh. With Talanoa Hufanga leading Denver's defense with nine tackles, the Broncos struggled to contain the Steelers' offensive onslaught, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided affair.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Julian SayinQB422355%2532088.6
Bo NixQB382361%2190165.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB171086.4130131
Jaylen WarrenHB6345.7121190
J.K. DobbinsHB13322.5200231
Bo NixQB33010.0190230
Julian SayinQB273.5โ€”040
DK MetcalfWR155.0โ€”050
Courtland SuttonWR000.0โ€”000
Adam TrautmanTE000.0โ€”000
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0โ€”001
Harold Fannin JrTE000.0โ€”001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Harold Fannin JrTE69015.070240
Jaylen WaddleWR68414.0190290
DK MetcalfWR56412.8111192
Rashee RiceWR66210.3121140
Courtland SuttonWR33411.390140
Troy FranklinWR33210.780180
Evan EngramTE5285.66090
Germie BernardWR2157.520100
Adam TrautmanTE2147.040130
RJ HarveyHB11212.040120
J.K. DobbinsHB2115.512080
Kaden WetjenWR11010.030100
Rico DowdleHB273.511040
Pat FreiermuthTE155.02050
Justin JolyTE144.0โ€”040
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Wil LutzK11045
Chris BoswellK12346