New York
Jets
4-8
24
FINAL
30
Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 30-24 in a thrilling Week 14 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers managed to hold off a late charge from the Jets, securing a vital victory as the season reaches its critical juncture.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team’s offense effectively. Michael Penix Jr. put up impressive numbers for New York, racking up 262 passing yards, but the Jets struggled to convert in key moments. Kaytron Allen’s strong 114 rushing yards and Michael Pittman’s 153 receiving yards showcased the Jets' offensive firepower, yet it wasn’t enough to overcome the Steelers' defense.
Defensively, Mansoor Delane made a significant impact for Pittsburgh with two interceptions, which proved crucial in stalling the Jets' momentum. Leo Chenal led the Steelers with 13 total tackles, consistently disrupting plays and maintaining pressure. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Delane's second interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Steelers to escape with the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 262 | 1 | 3 | 58.7 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 199 | 3 | 0 | 109.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 21 | 114 | 5.4 | 34 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 20 | 103 | 5.2 | 42 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 8 | 153 | 19.1 | 96 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nick Bowman | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alani Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Reveron | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Rich | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |

