Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-3
37
FINAL
17
San Francisco
49ers
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 37-17. This victory keeps the Steelers firmly in the playoff hunt as they look to solidify their position heading into the final stretch of the season. The loss for the 49ers marks a setback as they seek to regain momentum. Eli Heidenreich led the Steelers' ground game with 88 rushing yards, providing a consistent threat on the field. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke contributed through the air, throwing for one touchdown, but it was the defense that truly shone. For the 49ers, Brock Purdy managed 189 passing yards, with De'Zhaun Stribling catching for 79 yards, but the offensive output fell short against a formidable Steelers unit. Defensively, the Steelers were a force to be reckoned with, particularly Robert Spears-Jennings, who intercepted three passes, significantly impacting the flow of the game. Logan Lee also made his presence felt with two sacks, putting pressure on the 49ers' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Spears-Jennings' second interception set up a quick score, swinging momentum decisively in favor of Pittsburgh and ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Brock PurdyQB301550%1890730.4
Drew AllarQB231148%971155.8
Kurtis RourkeQB18739%921151.1
Tre TuckerWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Eli HeidenreichHB16885.5302270
Christian McCaffreyHB16382.4141130
Kaelon BlackHB5255.0120120
Josh McKeeHB2105.020140
Tre TuckerWR273.52040
DK MetcalfWR133.02030
De'Zhaun StriblingWR000.0—000
Jordan WatkinsWR000.0—000
Pat FreiermuthTE000.0—000
George KittleTE000.0—000
Drew AllarQB1-2-2.01000
Jaylen WarrenHB1-5-5.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
De'Zhaun StriblingWR67913.2260190
Jordan WatkinsWR46716.8230282
Tre TuckerWR24120.5501320
Ricky PearsallWR33712.390160
Pat FreiermuthTE3289.3260170
George KittleTE22311.550150
Germie BernardWR3227.3270170
Nicholas GeorgeWR22211.0—1140
Trey GutierrezWR11919.0160190
Kaelon BlackHB2178.5200140
Christian McCaffreyHB2178.5120160
DK MetcalfWR133.01030
Eli HeidenreichHB231.513080
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK34452
Joshua KartyK11245
Corliss WaitmanP0000