New England
Patriots
5-7
35
FINAL
32
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-32, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the tightly contested AFC. The stakes were high as both teams fought for positioning in the postseason, making every play crucial down the stretch.
Leading the charge for the Patriots, Ashton Jeanty showcased his skills with a standout performance, rushing for 115 yards and contributing significantly to the ground game. On the other side, Steelers quarterback Taylen Green threw for an impressive 351 yards and two touchdowns, with DK Metcalf emerging as his top target, racking up 124 receiving yards. It was a back-and-forth battle that highlighted the offensive firepower of both teams.
Defensively, the game turned on a crucial fourth-quarter stop by the Patriots, where Robert Spillane's ten tackles played a vital role in stifling the Steelers' momentum. Despite Alex Highsmith's sack for Pittsburgh, it was New England's ability to make key stops that ultimately sealed the victory. The combination of explosive offense and timely defense set the stage for an exciting finish in this tightly contested matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 43 | 31 | 72% | 351 | 2 | 0 | 111.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 161 | 2 | 0 | 115.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 17 | 115 | 6.8 | 49 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 50 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 32 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 26 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 78 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 33 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 21 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taye Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

