Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
31
FINAL
10
Washington
Commanders
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Washington Commanders with a commanding 31-10 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, the Steelers made a statement on the road.
Quarterback Jalon Daniels led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 205 yards and a touchdown, while also showcasing his poise under pressure. On the ground, Rayshon Luke contributed significantly with 73 rushing yards, and D.K. Metcalf was a standout receiver, racking up 79 yards to keep the chains moving. The Steelers' balanced offensive attack proved too much for the Commanders to handle.
Defensively, Pittsburgh made its mark with a relentless performance, highlighted by Channing Tindall's six tackles and Chop Robinson's 1.5 sacks. Daylen Everette sealed the game with a critical interception, turning the tide in the second half and allowing the Steelers to maintain control. This defensive effort was pivotal, as it not only stifled Washington's chances but also set the stage for Pittsburgh's offensive explosion.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 26 | 14 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 76.6 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 37 | 17 | 174 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 17 | 73 | 4.3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Savion Hiter | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Hardley Gilmore IV | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LeVar Thornton Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Gentry | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lander Barton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Messiah Delhomme | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Woods | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockhart | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 |
| Lorcan Quinn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 |

