Steelers at TIDEWATERSHARK
Pittsburgh Steelers 56, VIRGINIA BEACH TIDEWATERSHARK 28 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Steelers 56 6 TD · 2 FG · 6 XP
TIDEWATERSHARK 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPWendell Kerr 174 yds passingBijan Robinson 135 yds rushingJaydon Blue 87 yds receivingXavier McKinney 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 303 · 330Passing yards 145 · 188Rushing yards 158 · 142Completions 15/15 · 9/21Yards per carry 5.4 · 7.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Virginia Beach Tidewatershark 56-28 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their position in the playoff race, while the Tidewatershark struggled to keep pace in a competitive division.
Leading the charge for the Tidewatershark was quarterback Wendell Kerr, who threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson made his mark on the ground with a stellar 135 rushing yards, keeping the Tidewatershark competitive throughout the contest. On the other side, Steelers receiver Jaydon Blue was the top target, racking up 87 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Aidan Hutchinson recording two sacks to pressure Kerr consistently. The turning point came when Xavier McKinney intercepted Kerr twice, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of Pittsburgh. With a dominant defensive display, the Steelers demonstrated their capability to create turnovers and capitalize on them, ultimately leading to a decisive victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 56 |
| TIDEWATERSHARK | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 13/15 | 87% | 163 | 2 | 0 | 151.5 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| TIDEWATERSHARK | ||||||
| Wendell KerrQB | 7/14 | 50% | 174 | 2 | 2 | 95.5 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 2/7 | 29% | 32 | 0 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | — | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 23 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TIDEWATERSHARK | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 135 | 7.9 | 115 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Marcus Allen JRHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Wendell KerrQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 100 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 40 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ricky BakerHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TIDEWATERSHARK | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 41 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 14 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Xavier McKinneySS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-JohnsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TIDEWATERSHARK | |||||
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Thomas JRREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean J GreeneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 6 | 35 |
| TIDEWATERSHARK | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |