Pittsburgh
Steelers
15-0
26
FINAL
24
Tennessee
Titans
3-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 26-24, securing a vital victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. With the stakes high and both teams fighting for positioning, this matchup delivered the intensity fans have come to expect from a late-season clash.
Steelers quarterback Drew Allar showcased his prowess, throwing for 282 yards and leading his team with poise. Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 82 rushing yards, while Germie Bernard was the top target in the passing game, finishing with 79 receiving yards. Despite the strong performance from Cam Ward of the Titans, who threw for two touchdowns, it wasn't enough to clinch a win.
Defensively, the Steelers were a force, highlighted by T.J. Watt's dominant performance with 2.5 sacks, putting consistent pressure on the Titans' offense. Jalen Ramsey also made his presence felt with an interception, keying a pivotal moment that shifted momentum in favor of Pittsburgh. The game turned in the second half as the Steelers' defense tightened, allowing them to hold off a last-minute surge from Tennessee and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 35 | 25 | 71% | 282 | 1 | 0 | 104.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 251 | 2 | 1 | 108.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 82 | 5.1 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 59 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | โ | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | โ | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 |

