Steelers at Commanders
Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Washington Commanders 6 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Steelers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Commanders 6 0 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPDante Moore 207 yds passingKeaton Mitchell 66 yds rushingAntonio Williams 81 yds receivingMike Sainristil 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 318 · 223Passing yards 207 · 161Rushing yards 111 · 62Completions 21/33 · 20/40Yards per carry 4.6 · 2.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a hard-fought battle in Week 6 of the 2028 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 14-6, solidifying their place in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to capitalize on their momentum, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in this defensive showdown.
Dante Moore led the Steelers' offense with a strong performance, throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make key plays when it mattered most. Keaton Mitchell contributed significantly on the ground, adding 66 rushing yards to keep the chains moving and relieve pressure off the passing game. Meanwhile, Antonio Williams stood out for the Commanders, racking up 81 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to propel his team into the end zone.
Defensively, the game was highlighted by Derrick Harmon’s disruptive presence for the Steelers, who recorded 1.5 sacks, applying constant pressure on the Commanders’ offense. The pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when Harmon’s sack halted a potential scoring drive, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead. With both teams fighting tooth and nail, it was Pittsburgh's defensive tenacity that ultimately secured the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 21/33 | 64% | 207 | 2 | 0 | 101.4 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 20/40 | 50% | 161 | 0 | 0 | 60.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 18 | 66 | 3.7 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante MooreQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 13 | 22 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lucas ShawHB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| KJ DuffWR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Fernando BarronTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||
| Kelee RingoCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deon JeffersonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CarterLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen WilsonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AJ HarrisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack SawyerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||
| Mike SainristilCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MascoeCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson GarfieldMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Max FletcherP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 0 | 48 |
