Broncos at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Denver Broncos 23 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Broncos 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Steelers 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDrew Allar 221 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 108 yds rushingDK Metcalf 116 yds receivingNik Bonitto 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 255 · 319Passing yards 132 · 211Rushing yards 123 · 108Completions 12/16 · 10/17Yards per carry 11.2 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 28-23 in Week 12 of the 2026 season, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The win was crucial for the Steelers as they aim to solidify their position in the postseason race, while the Broncos look to regroup after a tough loss.
Steelers quarterback Drew Allar led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He connected frequently with DK Metcalf, who racked up 116 receiving yards, including key grabs that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Broncos running back Travis Etienne Jr. showcased his skills on the ground, accumulating 108 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pittsburgh's aerial attack.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt with a standout performance from Patrick Queen, who logged four total tackles. The turning point came late in the game when Joey Porter intercepted a crucial pass, giving Pittsburgh the momentum they needed to seal the victory. Alex Highsmith also made an impact with two sacks, pressuring the Broncos' offense at critical moments and helping to secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 11/15 | 73% | 169 | 1 | 2 | 92.7 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 10/17 | 59% | 221 | 2 | 2 | 102.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Drew AllarQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 41 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 51 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Brandin EcholsCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/3 | 2 | 61 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |