Denver
Broncos
10-6
21
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 28-21, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the stakes couldn't have been higher as they clashed in a tightly contested battle.
Will Levis led the Broncos' offense with impressive performances, throwing for 223 yards and two touchdowns, while Aaron Jones Sr added a solid ground game with 84 rushing yards. Chris Bell was a standout receiver, amassing 96 yards, showcasing the Denver offense's ability to move the ball effectively. However, despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers.
Defensively, Derwin James Jr. was a key factor for Pittsburgh, recording seven total tackles and an interception that proved critical in shifting momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when James intercepted Levis, allowing the Steelers to regain control and ultimately seal the victory. With both teams showing flashes of brilliance, it was Pittsburgh's defensive prowess that made the difference in this hard-fought playoff battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 32 | 22 | 223 | 2 | 2 | 83.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 17 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 17 | 84 | 4.9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Reed | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

