Broncos at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 49, Denver Broncos 31 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 49 1 TD · 1 FG · 11 XPAaron Rodgers 377 yds passingDe'Von Achane 79 yds rushingJeremiah Smith 179 yds receivingPayton Wilson 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 391 · 419Passing yards 299 · 360Rushing yards 92 · 59Completions 16/29 · 0/0Yards per carry 5.5 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling matchup in Week 5, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 49-31, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game eager for a victory, but the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess, proving too much for the Broncos to handle.
Aaron Rodgers was the star of the show for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 377 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to a commanding victory. On the other side, Jeremiah Smith stood out for the Broncos, racking up 179 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed with 79 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Steelers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays when it mattered most. Jaquan Brisker led the defense with six tackles, while Payton Wilson added a sack to the mix. Denver's defense struggled to contain Pittsburgh's attack, and the game turned when Rodgers connected on a pivotal touchdown midway through the second quarter, giving the Steelers a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 16/29 | 55% | 325 | 2 | 2 | 89.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 17/25 | 68% | 377 | 3 | 2 | 117.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 30 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Damien MartinezHB | 8 | 51 | 6.4 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kaden WetjenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 5 | 179 | 35.8 | 79 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 13 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 13 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 38 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 131 | 65.5 | 66 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Dalen CambreWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin RomaineWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip LewisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Payton WilsonWILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenSAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare FerrellFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane BeltonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 1/1 | 4 | 32 |
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |