New England
Patriots
7-8
0
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the New England Patriots with a commanding 28-0 victory in Week 17 of the 2027 season. This win secures a strong position for the Steelers as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations while the Patriots face an uphill battle heading into the offseason.
Quarterback Dante Moore was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities with 224 passing yards and two touchdown throws. He also contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards, while Denzel Boston led the receiving corps with an impressive 92 yards. Moore's ability to effectively execute both the passing and rushing game was pivotal in keeping the Patriots' defense off balance.
The Steelers' defense was relentless, applying consistent pressure that resulted in three sacks from Nick Herbig and limiting the Patriots to minimal offensive production. The turning point came early in the second half when Pittsburgh's defensive unit forced a critical turnover, allowing Moore to quickly capitalize with a touchdown drive that sealed New England's fate. Daylen Everette's three tackles helped maintain control throughout the game, emphasizing the Steelers' dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 224 | 2 | 1 | 112.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 7 | 39% | 104 | 0 | 2 | 18.9 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 55 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 20 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 36 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 35 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

