Denver
Broncos
2-8
27
FINAL
13
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding 27-13 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its final stretch. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Broncos who asserted their dominance on the road.
Bo Nix was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 316 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. His favorite target, Jaylen Waddle, was a game-changer, racking up 166 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to break free from the Steelers' coverage. RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards, helping to keep the Steelers' defense honest.
Defensively, the Broncos were able to stifle the Steelers' attempts to mount a comeback, limiting their scoring opportunities throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half when the Broncos' defense tightened, forcing key turnovers that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. While Jamel Dean led the Steelers with nine tackles, it was not enough to overcome the Broncos' balanced attack and relentless pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 42 | 26 | 316 | 2 | 0 | 100.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 39 | 19 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 76.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 8 | 0.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 12 | 166 | 13.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 55 |

