Denver
Broncos
6-4
70
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding 70-38 victory in Week 12 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high for both teams, but the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower to secure a decisive win and bolster their playoff hopes.
Quarterback Bo Nix delivered a spectacular performance, throwing for 464 yards and an astounding seven touchdowns, leading his team to a record-breaking offensive display. His connection with Evan Engram was particularly lethal, as Engram amassed 106 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Broncos' scoring frenzy. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren of the Steelers shined on the ground with 210 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Denver's relentless attack.
Defensively, the Broncos were effective in key moments, with Isaiah Bolden leading the team with six total tackles and Nik Bonitto adding a sack to disrupt the Steelers' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Broncos scored three consecutive touchdowns in quick succession, putting the game out of reach for Pittsburgh. Although the Steelers' Daylen Everette intercepted a pass, Denver's defense held firm overall, allowing the offense to thrive and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 464 | 7 | 2 | 119.1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 232 | 2 | 2 | 73.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 18 | 210 | 11.7 | 26 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 52 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 53 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 32 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 21 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 27 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 16 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 32 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |

