Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-3
21
FINAL
30
Tennessee
Titans
8-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling conference championship showdown, the Tennessee Titans topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-21, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a chance at glory, the Titans executed their game plan to perfection, ultimately overcoming a strong Steelers offense.
Joe Milton was the standout performer for Tennessee, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the Steelers' defense on its heels. DJ Moore showcased his receiving prowess with 104 yards, while Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 75 rushing yards, providing balance to the Titans' offensive attack. Patrick Mahomes fought valiantly for Pittsburgh, racking up 214 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Titans were impactful throughout the game, with Derick Hall leading the charge with two sacks that disrupted Mahomes' rhythm. Bud Clark's interception further swung momentum in Tennessee's favor, while Marcus Jones' four tackles represented the Steelers' lone bright spot on defense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Milton connected with Moore for a touchdown, solidifying the Titans' lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 9 | 35% | 214 | 2 | 2 | 58.8 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 202 | 3 | 0 | 112.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 57 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 33 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 23 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 13 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 24 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilal Nichols | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 61 |

