Patriots at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, New England Patriots 0 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Patriots 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDante Moore 224 yds passingDante Moore 84 yds rushingDenzel Boston 92 yds receivingNick Herbig 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 121 · 372Passing yards 84 · 279Rushing yards 37 · 93Completions 7/18 · 8/11Yards per carry -2.5 · 23.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
The 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 7/18 | 39% | 104 | 0 | 2 | 18.9 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 7/10 | 70% | 224 | 2 | 1 | 112.4 |
| Tommy MellottWR | 1/1 | 100% | 55 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||||||
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||||||
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Denzel BostonWR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 20 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 35 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Roman WilsonWR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 36 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||||
| Chidobe AwuzieCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont JonesLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| Nick HerbigREDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SawyerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIISS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/1 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
