Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-2
38
FINAL
10
Tennessee
Titans
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a decisive 38-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The win showcased the Steelers' offensive prowess and their ability to dominate on both sides of the ball, leaving the Titans searching for answers as the season comes to a close.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and poise under pressure. Rico Dowdle added a strong ground game with 81 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman was the top target, racking up 94 receiving yards. This offensive onslaught was too much for the Titans to handle, as they struggled to keep pace throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers turned in an outstanding performance, highlighted by T.J. Watt's two sacks and Joey Porter's remarkable three interceptions. The turning point of the game came when Porter picked off a pass in the first half, shifting the momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. With Bobby Wagner leading the Titansβ defense with eight tackles, it wasnβt enough to counter the Steelers' relentless attack, ultimately sealing the Titans' fate in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 28 | 20 | 190 | 3 | 0 | 125.5 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 30 | 14 | 122 | 1 | 4 | 29.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 14 | 81 | 5.8 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 16 | 57 | 3.6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 18 | 54 | 3.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Robinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |

