Pittsburgh
Steelers
8-1
35
FINAL
17
Philadelphia
Eagles
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a convincing 35-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This win is crucial for the Steelers as they strive to maintain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Sam Darnold led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for two touchdowns and showcasing his efficiency in the passing game. Antonio Gibson was a standout on the ground, racking up 122 rushing yards and providing a strong presence that kept the Eagles' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts of Philadelphia managed to throw for 235 yards, but ultimately fell short in the scoring department.
Defensively, the Steelers made a significant impact, highlighted by Jamel Dean's remarkable three interceptions that turned the tide in Pittsburgh's favor. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Dean's third pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Steelers to pull away. Despite Michael Carter II's efforts for Philadelphia, including two sacks and four total tackles, the Eagles could not recover from the defensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 235 | 1 | 8 | 56.2 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 177 | 2 | 1 | 123.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 18 | 122 | 6.8 | 23 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 89 | 89.0 | 48 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 20 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |

