Pittsburgh
Steelers
10-2
41
FINAL
35
Jacksonville
Jaguars
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 41-35, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season enters its final stretch. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in this high-stakes battle.
Rico Dowdle was the star of the day for Pittsburgh, amassing an impressive 195 rushing yards, which helped set the tone for their offensive attack. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars with a standout performance, throwing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, with Brian Thomas Jr. making a significant impact in the passing game by racking up 207 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Steelers were able to contain the Jaguars just enough to secure the win, with Payton Wilson leading the team with six total tackles. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when a critical interception by Andrew Mukuba shifted momentum back to Jacksonville, but the Steelers' defense held firm in the closing moments, ensuring their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 334 | 4 | 2 | 103.7 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 312 | 2 | 2 | 100.7 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 5 | 1 | 20% | 63 | 0 | 1 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 195 | 15.0 | 133 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 207 | 51.8 | 92 | 3 | 92 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 133 | 66.5 | 30 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 59 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 52 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

