Pittsburgh
Steelers
10-2
35
FINAL
14
Jacksonville
Jaguars
4-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. The victory was crucial for Pittsburgh, keeping them in contention for a favorable postseason position while dealing a blow to Jacksonville's hopes.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in fine form, throwing for 329 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up an impressive 171 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards, helping to establish a balanced offensive attack that overwhelmed the Jaguars.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt with Cam Heyward leading the charge, recording two sacks and putting constant pressure on the Jaguars' offense. The game’s turning point came midway through the second quarter when Joey Porter intercepted a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. The combination of offensive firepower and defensive resilience proved too much for Jacksonville to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 35 | 21 | 329 | 3 | 0 | 119.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 44 | 25 | 314 | 2 | 2 | 75.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 89 | 5.9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 10 | 171 | 17.1 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 9 | 167 | 18.6 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

