New England
Patriots
4-12
14
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 28-14 in a pivotal Week 20 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. With both teams fighting for position, this victory not only boosts Pittsburgh's confidence but also puts them in a strong spot heading into the final stretch of the season.
Jalon Daniels led the way for the Steelers with a standout performance, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with D.K. Metcalf proved crucial, as Metcalf racked up 78 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Patriots' defense on their heels. Despite a modest ground game, TreVeyon Henderson's contributions were enough to keep the offense balanced.
Defensively, the Steelers were effective in limiting the Patriots' scoring opportunities, with Christian Gonzalez leading the way with three total tackles. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. This momentum shift proved decisive, as the Steelers held on to secure the victory and a vital win in their playoff pursuit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 20 | 17 | 241 | 3 | 0 | 156.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 11 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 112.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vernell Brown III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Jayden Gibson | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Harrington | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

