Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-7
28
FINAL
10
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 28-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in a crucial Week 14 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their dominance, effectively solidifying their postseason aspirations while dealing the Jaguars a setback in their pursuit of a wildcard spot.
Steelers quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge with an impressive 293 passing yards, connecting frequently with Tee Higgins, who amassed 113 receiving yards. Omarion Hampton contributed on the ground with 63 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Jaguars' defense on its heels throughout the game. Jalen Hurts managed to throw for a single touchdown for Jacksonville but struggled to keep pace with the explosive Pittsburgh offense.
Defensively, Cedric Gray stood out for the Steelers, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Jaguars' rhythm and stifled their drives. A critical turning point in the game came in the second quarter when Gray's pressure led to a turnover on downs, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead. Although Yaya Diaby had a solid performance for Jacksonville with seven total tackles, it was not enough to contain the relentless Steelers' offense, which capitalized on every opportunity to secure their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 45 | 30 | 67% | 293 | 1 | 1 | 82.9 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 144 | 1 | 2 | 47.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 9 | 63 | 7.0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 46 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 21 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreem Powell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 49 |

