Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-6
28
FINAL
38
Tennessee
Titans
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Tennessee Titans topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-28, securing a vital victory as the season nears its conclusion. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Titans delivered a strong performance to solidify their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for four touchdowns while guiding his team to victory. Wan'Dale Robinson was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 230 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Despite the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers leading all passers with 357 yards, it was the Titans' efficiency in the red zone that proved decisive.
Defensively, Alontae Taylor was a force for Tennessee, recording 12 total tackles to stifle Pittsburgh's offensive rhythm. The game turned in the second half when the Titans' defense stepped up to force crucial turnovers, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. T.J. Watt's two sacks kept the Steelers competitive, but it was the Titans' ability to make key stops that paved the way for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 45 | 33 | 73% | 357 | 2 | 0 | 111.0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 339 | 4 | 0 | 151.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 15 | 1.7 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | โ | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Wallace | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 230 | 38.3 | 186 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Mike Wallace | WR | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 54 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 10 | 98 | 9.8 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 55 |

