Pittsburgh
Steelers
8-7
31
FINAL
49
Tennessee
Titans
10-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Tennessee Titans topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a decisive 49-31 victory, clinching their playoff position in the process. With the stakes high for both teams, the Titans showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Steelers scrambling to keep up as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for an impressive 441 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Tyreek Hill was a standout target, racking up 152 receiving yards, while the Titans' balanced attack kept the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Cor'Dale Flott's seven total tackles highlighted a solid performance from the Titans' unit, which was crucial in stifling Pittsburgh's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Ward's third touchdown pass to Hill extended the Titans' lead to 21-10, forcing the Steelers to play catch-up the rest of the way. With a strong showing on both sides of the ball, the Titans proved they are a force to be reckoned with as they head into the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 441 | 4 | 1 | 134.1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 44 | 23 | 52% | 351 | 3 | 4 | 63.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 16 | 121 | 7.6 | 18 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kylen Granson | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 152 | 21.7 | 71 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 82 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 28 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 67 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 53 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 32 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 20 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 33 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Harrell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

