New York
Jets
2-2
17
FINAL
35
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 35-17 victory over the New York Jets in Week 5 of the 2028 season, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams looking to gain momentum, this matchup proved critical for the Steelers as they continue to build on their strong season.
Offensively, the Steelers were fueled by a remarkable performance from Dante Moore, who racked up an impressive 263 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive running ability. Quarterback Jake Tobin contributed with 69 receiving yards, while Cade Klubnik of the Jets managed to keep his team competitive with 117 passing yards and a touchdown, although it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Steelers dominated the field, with standout performances from Derrick Harmon, who recorded two sacks, and Deonte Banks, who snagged two interceptions. The game's turning point came in the second half when Pittsburgh's defense stifled a potential Jets scoring drive, allowing Moore to extend the lead with a long touchdown run shortly thereafter. This defensive stand not only shifted the momentum but ultimately sealed the game for the Steelers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 9 | 6 | 67% | 117 | 1 | 1 | 107.1 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 5 | 2 | 40% | 83 | 1 | 1 | 87.4 |
| Corey Taylor | QB | 11 | 5 | 45% | 29 | 0 | 1 | 14.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 5 | 263 | 52.6 | — | 4 | 82 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Corey Taylor | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Tobin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Stockton | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Tobin | WR | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 27 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 38 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Knott | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Barber | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amari Burney | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fletcher | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |

