Denver
Broncos
5-5
10
FINAL
24
Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Denver Broncos 24-10, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this game proved pivotal in the race for postseason positioning.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offense, throwing for 207 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Steelers’ balanced attack. On the other side, DK Metcalf emerged as the star receiver for Pittsburgh, racking up 89 yards, while Jaylen Warren contributed with a solid 43 rushing yards. The Steelers' ability to move the ball effectively allowed them to maintain control throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were formidable, highlighted by Jamel Dean's two interceptions, which proved to be game-changers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dean picked off a Nix pass, leading to a touchdown that extended Pittsburgh's lead to 17-3. The Broncos struggled to respond, unable to overcome the deficit as the Steelers' defense stifled their efforts, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 207 | 1 | 4 | 43.9 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 201 | 1 | 0 | 120.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 18 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 57 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 25 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |

