Denver
Broncos
7-1
29
FINAL
72
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers crushed the Denver Broncos with a final score of 72-29 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only solidified Pittsburgh’s position in the playoff race but also showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Broncos scrambling for answers.
Leading the charge for the Steelers was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for a staggering 538 yards and accounted for nine touchdowns, a remarkable display of precision and power. His primary target, wide receiver Michael Wilson, racked up 147 receiving yards, adding a critical dimension to Pittsburgh’s aerial assault. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson led the Broncos on the ground, but his 84 rushing yards paled in comparison to the explosive offense he faced.
Pittsburgh’s defense was equally impressive, with Charvarius Ward Sr. making a game-changing impact by snagging three interceptions. Terrion Arnold also contributed significantly with seven tackles, providing a steady presence throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the second quarter when the Steelers scored three quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and forcing the Broncos to play catch-up for the remainder of the match.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 538 | 9 | 3 | 114.0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 246 | 2 | 6 | 71.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 12 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 18 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 60 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 19 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 31 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 65 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 57 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 24 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 34 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Terrace Marshall Jr | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 3 | 0 | 57 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

