Steelers at Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Tennessee Titans 14 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Steelers 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Titans 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPBen Roethlisberger 346 yds passingJoseph Addai 89 yds rushingNate Washington 149 yds receivingTroy Polamalu 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 436 · 430Passing yards 346 · 325Rushing yards 90 · 105Completions 23/38 · 26/53Yards per carry 3.3 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Tennessee Titans 35-14, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for crucial late-season momentum, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess and tactical execution throughout the game.
Ben Roethlisberger led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating why he remains a formidable presence under center. Nate Washington was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 149 receiving yards, while the Steelers' balanced attack kept the Titans' defense on its heels. Joseph Addai put up a valiant effort for Tennessee with 89 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's scoring.
Defensively, the Steelers made significant contributions, highlighted by Ryan Clark's interception, which shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense stifled a Titans drive, leading to a quick touchdown that extended their lead. Lamont Thompson’s nine tackles kept Tennessee competitive, but it was the Steelers’ relentless pressure and timely plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Ben RoethlisbergerQB | 23/38 | 61% | 346 | 3 | 0 | 116.7 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Vince YoungQB | 26/53 | 49% | 325 | 1 | 2 | 59.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Willie ParkerHB | 19 | 53 | 2.8 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Stanley CobbsHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Najeh DavenportHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ben RoethlisbergerQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hines WardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Joseph AddaiHB | 11 | 89 | 8.1 | 40 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Vince YoungQB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis HenryHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| David GivensWR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Nate WashingtonWR | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 64 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Hines WardWR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 64 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Heath MillerTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| John KuhnFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Stanley CobbsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Andrew BennettWR | 8 | 125 | 15.6 | 28 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Benjamin TroupeTE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesWR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| David GivensWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Erron KinneyTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis HenryHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joseph AddaiHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Troy PolamaluSS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan ClarkFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James FarriorMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lawrence FooteMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor TownsendCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bryant McFaddenCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron SmithDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey HamptonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James HarrisonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre LottFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||
| Keith BulluckSAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reynaldo HillCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin LowryFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stephen TullochMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James ReynoldsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan OdomLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert HaynesworthDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robaire SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby BockwoldtWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Lamont ThompsonFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric KingCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter SirmonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis LaBoyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cortland FinneganCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chad BrownSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris GardockiP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||
| Rob BironasK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Craig HentrichP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jeff ReedK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |