Broncos at Steelers
Denver Broncos 38, Pittsburgh Steelers 36 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Broncos 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Steelers 36 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPPatrick Mahomes 345 yds passingDerrick Henry 64 yds rushingTyreek Hill 138 yds receivingCole Bishop 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 298 · 418Passing yards 248 · 335Rushing yards 50 · 83Completions 18/25 · 23/37Yards per carry 4.5 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-36, solidifying their playoff hopes. With both teams vying for crucial positioning in the postseason race, this contest delivered late-game drama that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Pittsburgh's Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for 345 yards and four touchdowns, connecting with Tyreek Hill for a game-high 138 receiving yards. Derrick Henry added a solid ground game with 64 rushing yards, but it was Mahomes' aerial assault that kept the Steelers in the hunt until the final whistle.
On the defensive side, the Steelers were led by Harrison Smith, who recorded six total tackles, and Trey Hendrickson, who notched 1.5 sacks. However, it was Cole Bishop's pivotal interception that turned the tide for the Broncos, allowing them to maintain their lead in a game defined by its razor-thin margins. The Steelers' inability to stop Denver in the final quarter ultimately sealed their fate in this high-stakes showdown.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 18/25 | 72% | 298 | 3 | 1 | 134.6 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 23/37 | 62% | 345 | 4 | 3 | 94.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Derrick HenryHB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 27 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 22 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 44 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 52 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 32 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Derrick HenryHB | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 68 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 30 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Harrison SmithFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Robert SpillaneWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 5 | 41 |
| Other | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |