Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-5
20
FINAL
30
Jacksonville
Jaguars
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-20 in a crucial Week 14 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations while dealing a blow to the Steelers' hopes. Both teams entered the game with their sights set on a postseason berth, making this victory all the more significant for Jacksonville.
Trevor Lawrence guided the Jaguars with a steady performance, throwing for one touchdown and keeping the offense moving. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers put on a show for Pittsburgh, racking up 317 passing yards and connecting with DK Metcalf for 131 receiving yards. Despite the strong showing from Rodgers, the Jaguars' efficiency in the red zone proved vital in sealing the win.
Defensively, Jourdan Lewis was a standout for Jacksonville, not only leading the team with seven total tackles but also snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Lewis intercepted a pass, setting up a crucial touchdown that extended the Jaguars' lead and put them in the driver’s seat for the rest of the game. The Steelers' inability to capitalize on their offensive efforts ultimately cost them the game, as Jacksonville's defense held strong when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 317 | 1 | 2 | 72.7 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 283 | 1 | 0 | 124.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 13 | 36 | 2.8 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 69 | 1 | 68 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 77 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Branson Combs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 56 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 41 |

