Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
28
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 16 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Buffalo Bills 28-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season draws to a close. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the Steelers emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Quarterback Jalon Daniels was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the charge. He connected frequently with D.K. Metcalf, who racked up 108 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker III provided a strong ground game with 117 rushing yards, keeping the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers were able to apply consistent pressure, highlighted by Chop Robinson's impressive 1.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense stifled a critical Buffalo drive, allowing the Steelers to maintain momentum and ultimately control the game. Terrel Bernard's nine tackles kept Buffalo from finding any rhythm, as Pittsburgh's defense played a key role in sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 27 | 22 | 253 | 2 | 0 | 130.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 14 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 85.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 18 | 117 | 6.5 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 17 | 57 | 3.4 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDGE | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Gentry | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lander Barton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Cole | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bailey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Awls | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Crable | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

