Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
42
FINAL
45
Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 45-42, keeping their playoff hopes alive and pushing the Steelers to the brink. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Jaguars who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes clash.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Jacksonville, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns while amassing 319 passing yards. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 99 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack. For Pittsburgh, Drake Maye threw for a staggering 474 yards and connected with Caleb Douglas for a jaw-dropping 270 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Jaguars made key plays to secure the win, with Caleb Downs snagging an interception that halted a potential game-winning drive for the Steelers. Lewis Cine and Nick Bosa also stood out, with Cine leading tackles for Jacksonville, while Bosa registered a sack for Pittsburgh. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lawrence's fifth touchdown pass extended the Jaguars' lead, ultimately sealing their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 30 | 18 | 474 | 5 | 1 | 129.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 33 | 17 | 230 | 5 | 1 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 99 | 7.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 8 | 270 | 33.8 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 32 |

