Pittsburgh
Steelers
15-4
45
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
17-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers captured the 2026 Super Bowl title with a commanding 45-24 victory over the New York Giants. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Steelers who ultimately showcased their dominance on the biggest stage of the season.
Ty Simpson was the star of the show for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 401 yards and four touchdowns, leading the offense with precision and poise. Rico Dowdle added a strong rushing performance, tallying 117 yards on the ground, while the Steelers' overall offensive unit displayed a balanced attack that kept the Giants on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were just as impactful, with Patrick Queen leading the way with four tackles. T.J. Watt contributed with a crucial sack that helped shift momentum, while Jalen Ramsey's interception sealed the fate for New York. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting them ahead 28-10, a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 23 | 16 | 401 | 4 | 1 | 133.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 16 | 249 | 3 | 2 | 83.9 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 47 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 48 |

