Denver
Broncos
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35
FINAL
21
Pittsburgh
Steelers
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-21 in a pivotal Week 12 showdown that solidified their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for positioning in a competitive conference, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower to secure the victory on the road.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offense with two touchdown passes, providing key scores to keep Pittsburgh at bay. J.K. Dobbins was a force on the ground, racking up 152 rushing yards and consistently breaking through the Steelers' defensive line. On the receiving end, the Broncos spread the ball around effectively, while the Steelers' Michael Penix Jr. threw for 189 yards, but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays to maintain their lead, including an interception from Jahdae Barron that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Denver's defense stifled a potential scoring drive from the Steelers, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed the Broncos to extend their lead before halftime. The combination of timely defensive stops and explosive offensive plays proved too much for Pittsburgh to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 25 | 14 | 189 | 1 | 2 | 60.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 17 | 161 | 2 | 0 | 112.2 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 17 | 152 | 8.9 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 87 | 5.8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

