Pittsburgh
Steelers
14-5
7
FINAL
24
Miami
Dolphins
17-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive conference championship clash, the Miami Dolphins topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-7, advancing to the Super Bowl in the 2026 season. Miami's strong performance showcased their dominance, as they controlled the game from start to finish, securing a spot in the league's biggest stage.
Ty Simpson led the way for the Dolphins, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns, displaying poise and precision in critical moments. Complementing his efforts, Jam Miller contributed significantly on the ground with 73 rushing yards, while Wan'Dale Robinson emerged as a reliable target, racking up 74 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that consistently moved the chains and kept the Steelers' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their presence felt, with Chris Braswell leading the charge with two sacks that disrupted the Steelers' passing game. Kool-Aid McKinstry's interception added to Miami's momentum, halting any potential Steelers rallies. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Miami's defense forced a critical turnover that shifted the game's momentum and allowed the Dolphins to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 221 | 2 | 0 | 151.0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 202 | 1 | 2 | 71.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Miller | HB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 20 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 57 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Cooper Jr. | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Edmunds | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

