Steelers at Broncos
Denver Broncos 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 · Madden Top Vultures
Final Score
Steelers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Broncos 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDrake Maye 258 yds passingScott Petty 129 yds rushingT.J. Hockenson 140 yds receivingEdgerrin Cooper 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 334 · 394Passing yards 275 · 173Rushing yards 59 · 221Completions 17/26 · 11/22Yards per carry 4.2 · 8.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. Both teams entered the game looking to build momentum as the season nears its climax, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a tightly contested affair.
Drake Maye of the Steelers put together a strong performance, throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Despite the loss, T.J. Hockenson was a standout receiver with 140 yards, consistently making plays to keep Pittsburgh in the game. On the ground, Scott Petty of the Broncos was the star, rushing for 129 yards and helping to control the tempo of the matchup.
Defensively, the Broncos played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Edgerrin Cooper snagging two interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of Denver. Greg Rousseau also made his presence felt, recording two sacks that pressured Maye and disrupted the Steelers' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Cooper's second interception set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Broncos to pull ahead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 15/24 | 63% | 258 | 3 | 2 | 103.8 |
| Dillon GabrielQB | 1/2 | 50% | 50 | 0 | 1 | 56.2 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Broncos | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 11/22 | 50% | 182 | 1 | 3 | 53.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Scott PettyHB | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 18 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 44 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 91 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 40 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 28 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie NeighborsWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason BurkeLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew SandersREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor ChildressCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
Broncos | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan StonehouseP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
