Cardinals at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Arizona Cardinals 31 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Cardinals 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 37 1 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPAaron Rodgers 456 yds passingJaylen Warren 101 yds rushingMichael Wilson 135 yds receivingPatrick Queen 14 tkl defenseTotal yards 410 · 638Passing yards 356 · 456Rushing yards 54 · 182Completions 30/41 · 0/0Yards per carry 2.5 · 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37-31, securing a vital victory as the regular season draws to a close. With playoff implications on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason hopes.
Aaron Rodgers showcased his elite passing skills, racking up an impressive 456 passing yards and leading the Steelers' offense effectively. Jaylen Warren complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, rushing for 101 yards. Meanwhile, Carson Beck of the Cardinals threw for three touchdown passes, with Michael Wilson making his mark as the top receiver, accumulating 135 yards.
Defensively, the Steelers made significant contributions to their win, with Patrick Queen leading the team with 14 total tackles and also snagging an interception that proved pivotal. Derrick Harmon added pressure with a sack, highlighting the defensive unit's ability to disrupt the Cardinals' rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Queen's interception shifted momentum, allowing Pittsburgh to close out the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 30/41 | 73% | 356 | 3 | 2 | 103.3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 33/48 | 69% | 456 | 2 | 0 | 112.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 13 | 22 | 1.7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jelani ThurmanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Keyjuan BrownHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 20 | 101 | 5.0 | 34 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 90 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jelani ThurmanTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 95 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tip ReimanTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BurchLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris ColeWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah GlaskerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Patrick QueenSAM | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare FerrellFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Andrew WingardFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 3/4 | 2 | 45 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 4 | 39 |