Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
12
FINAL
31
Denver
Broncos
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-12 in a decisive Week 6 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Broncos as they look to establish momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Bo Nix was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for an impressive 397 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. George Pickens emerged as his favorite target, racking up 234 receiving yards, a performance that was instrumental in the Broncos' offensive explosion. Meanwhile, Trey Benson led the Steelers' rushing attack with 96 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Denver’s aerial assault.
Defensively, the Broncos were anchored by Talanoa Hufanga, who picked off two passes, turning the tide in favor of Denver. Nik Bonitto contributed with five total tackles, providing crucial support in limiting the Steelers' scoring opportunities. The game’s turning point came late in the second quarter when Hufanga's first interception led to a quick touchdown drive, allowing the Broncos to seize control and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 397 | 3 | 1 | 120.8 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 16 | 5 | 31% | 173 | 2 | 6 | 73.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 16 | 96 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 14 | 1.6 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 234 | 29.3 | 66 | 3 | 51 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 14 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 22 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 9 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

