Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
49
FINAL
36
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 49-36 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 of the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, this matchup proved pivotal for their playoff aspirations.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams with an impressive performance, throwing for 461 yards and five touchdowns, but it was Kevin Givens of the Steelers who stole the show on the ground, racking up 269 rushing yards. Givens’ explosive runs kept the Rams' defense on its heels, while Davante Adams contributed significantly for Los Angeles with 136 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive barrage.
Defensively, the Steelers made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jalen Ramsey recorded two key interceptions, providing crucial turnovers that thwarted Rams' drives. Nick Herbig added pressure with two sacks, further complicating Stafford's efforts and marking a turning point in the contest that allowed Pittsburgh to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 461 | 5 | 5 | 101.7 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 171 | 1 | 3 | 68.9 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Givens | HB | 19 | 269 | 14.2 | 141 | 5 | 80 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Taylor Rivera | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 136 | 34.0 | 71 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 67 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 16 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 47 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Taylor Rivera | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Kevin Givens | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Bullock | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toby Shipley | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cordell Redd | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brayden Narveson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Austin McNamara | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

