Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
43
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 43-21 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Steelers' momentum but also places them firmly in the early-season playoff conversation, while the Broncos will need to regroup after a disappointing performance at home.
Quarterback Drew Allar was the star of the night, throwing for 216 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Donovan Edwards also had a standout performance, racking up 79 receiving yards, providing Allar with a reliable target throughout the game. Despite the Broncos’ RJ Harvey leading in rushing yards with 63, Pittsburgh’s aerial attack was simply too much to handle.
On the defensive side, the Steelers were relentless, highlighted by Robert Spears-Jennings who picked off two passes, shifting the game's momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. T.J. Watt added a sack to his impressive tally, further disrupting Denver's offensive flow. The turning point came when the Steelers capitalized on a critical interception, turning the tide and allowing them to extend their lead before halftime, effectively sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 216 | 4 | 1 | 130.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 136 | 2 | 5 | 71.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 14 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 48 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 27 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 25 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 60 |

