Denver
Broncos
1-0
49
FINAL
43
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Denver Broncos outlasted the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 49-43 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high, with both teams fighting to solidify their playoff positioning. This high-scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a spectacular performance for the Steelers, throwing for an astonishing 595 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne led the Broncos on the ground with 75 rushing yards, while Rashid Shaheed torched the Denver secondary with 253 receiving yards, making for an explosive aerial attack on both sides.
Defensively, Edgerrin Cooper stood out for the Broncos with six total tackles, contributing to a unit that managed to make crucial stops when it mattered most. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Terrell Burgess intercepted a crucial pass, shifting momentum back to Denver and ultimately sealing the victory. The Broncos' ability to capitalize on key defensive moments proved decisive in this action-packed contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 595 | 6 | 3 | 114.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 293 | 5 | 0 | 150.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 7 | 253 | 36.1 | 77 | 3 | 83 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 33 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 32 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 8 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 38 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 26 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rod Woodson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 51 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

