Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-10
41
FINAL
30
Jacksonville
Caimans
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Jacksonville Caimans 41-30 in a thrilling Week 14 matchup that showcased both offensive firepower and defensive plays. With the win, the Steelers solidified their playoff positioning, while the Caimans fought valiantly but fell just short in their bid for a crucial victory.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for an impressive five touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Caimans' defense on its heels. Marlin Klein emerged as his primary target, racking up 262 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Meanwhile, in a game dominated by the passing attack, Kyren Williams contributed modestly on the ground with 34 rushing yards, keeping the Caimans' defense honest.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Budda Baker led the team with four tackles, providing strong support in stopping the Caimans' attempts to build momentum. The turning point came when Trent McDuffie of Jacksonville snagged three interceptions, but Pittsburgh's defense, anchored by Andrew Van Ginkel’s sack, ultimately proved too formidable to overcome, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 49 | 23 | 431 | 4 | 1 | 96.5 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 23 | 17 | 353 | 5 | 0 | 155.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 7 | 103 | 0 | 3 | 22.0 |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | 6 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 55.5 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Klein | TE | 11 | 262 | 23.8 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 180 | 30.0 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 140 | 23.3 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

