Steelers at Broncos
Pittsburgh Steelers 41, Denver Broncos 29 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Steelers 41 1 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Broncos 29 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 433 yds passingKyren Williams 79 yds rushingElijah Arroyo 148 yds receivingAidan Hutchinson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 399 · 421Passing yards 252 · 389Rushing yards 147 · 32Completions 0/0 · 13/23Yards per carry 5.3 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their 2027 season with an impressive 41-29 victory over the Denver Broncos, setting the tone for what looks to be an exciting year ahead. Both teams entered the game eager to make a statement, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Jayden Daniels led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for four touchdowns and demonstrating pinpoint accuracy throughout the game. Elijah Arroyo was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 148 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams contributed on the ground with 79 rushing yards. Together, their performances made it difficult for the Broncos to keep pace.
On the defensive side, Aidan Hutchinson was a game-wrecker for the Steelers, registering 3.5 sacks and consistently applying pressure to the Broncos' quarterback. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hutchinson's relentless pursuit led to a crucial turnover, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and ultimately seal the game. Despite a strong passing effort from Denver's Drake Maye, who threw for 433 yards, it was Pittsburgh's defense that played a pivotal role in maintaining their advantage.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 13/23 | 57% | 433 | 3 | 3 | 101.2 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 20/34 | 59% | 263 | 4 | 3 | 85.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 7 | 148 | 21.1 | 67 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 25 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 2 | 140 | 70.0 | 2 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 2 | 111 | 55.5 | 71 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 77 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Emilio ColonTE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy LynnREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl GoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashawn HenryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Elijah JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
Broncos | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/2 | 2 | 60 |
