Denver
Broncos
5-5
39
FINAL
27
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Denver Broncos overcame the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 39-27. This Week 12 matchup had significant playoff implications, as both teams entered with hopes of solidifying their postseason aspirations.
Bo Nix led the Broncos’ offensive charge, tossing four touchdown passes while also benefiting from a strong ground game led by Jonah Coleman, who rushed for 137 yards. Drew Allar showcased his throwing prowess for the Steelers, racking up 362 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory. Darnell Washington made a notable impact in the receiving game for Pittsburgh, contributing 85 yards.
Defensively, the Broncos were able to stifle the Steelers when it mattered most, with Alex Singleton leading the way with nine total tackles. The game’s turning point came late in the second quarter when the Broncos' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control. While T.J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey made their presence felt for Pittsburgh, it was Denver's ability to respond under pressure that ultimately sealed the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 37 | 26 | 362 | 4 | 3 | 103.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 13 | 236 | 4 | 1 | 120.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 21 | 137 | 6.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 39 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

