Denver
Broncos
1-0
30
FINAL
13
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a decisive victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 30-13 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Broncos solidify their playoff positioning, while the Steelers face increased pressure to turn their season around.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. J.K. Dobbins contributed on the ground, though his rushing yardage was limited to just 18 yards, indicating a passing-focused attack. Meanwhile, DK Metcalf had a respectable outing for Pittsburgh, racking up 106 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Broncos.
Defensively, the Broncos were dominant, led by Jahdae Barron, who recorded four total tackles, and Nik Bonitto, who notched 1.5 sacks, putting consistent pressure on the Steelers' offense. The turning point came when Jalen Ramsey's interception of Nix early in the second half momentarily shifted momentum, but the Broncos quickly regained control and never looked back, ultimately sealing the game with a strong performance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 279 | 4 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Haynes King | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 121 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 63 | 1 | 2 | 60.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | β | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 20 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 31 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 26 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 35 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 42 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

