Pittsburgh
Steelers
12-3
27
FINAL
7
Tennessee
Titans
10-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers closed out their regular season with a convincing 27-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 17, solidifying their playoff positioning. With this win, the Steelers showcased their dominance as they prepare for a postseason run, while the Titans struggled to find their rhythm.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 133 yards and a touchdown, while Rico Dowdle made a significant impact on the ground with 66 rushing yards. The offense operated efficiently, finding key plays to maintain control of the game and keep the Titans' defense on their heels. Chimere Dike was the standout for Tennessee, racking up 65 receiving yards in a losing effort.
While the Steelers' offense shone, it was their defense that truly set the tone for the game. Aidan Hutchinson recorded a half-sack, contributing to a steady pressure that kept Tennessee's offense off-balance. The game's turning point came when Alontae Taylor intercepted two passes, but the Steelers' resilience and ability to capitalize on their opportunities ultimately sealed the victory, limiting the Titans to just one touchdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 133 | 1 | 3 | 48.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 22 | 5 | 23% | 130 | 1 | 4 | 27.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 35 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 |

