Denver
Broncos
10-8
20
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-14 to advance in the 2026 postseason. The stakes were high, as both teams sought to secure a spot in the next round of the playoffs, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Pittsburgh’s Drew Allar showcased his talent with a standout performance, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaylen Warren added 80 rushing yards to the Steelers’ offensive effort. Darnell Washington proved to be a reliable target, leading the receiving corps with 83 yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome Denver's tenacity.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Alex Singleton registered a key sack, while Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's interception sealed the deal for Denver, preventing any late-game heroics from Allar and the Steelers. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when McNeil-Warren's pick provided the Broncos with the possession they needed to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 231 | 2 | 3 | 73.1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 155 | 0 | 2 | 51.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 30 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 63 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 48 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

