Denver
Broncos
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27
FINAL
10
Pittsburgh
Steelers
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a convincing 27-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 of the 2026 season, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for positioning in the postseason, the Broncos emerged dominant, showcasing a well-rounded performance that left the Steelers struggling to keep pace.
Offensively, Bo Nix led the way for Denver, throwing for 211 yards and displaying poise in the pocket. J.K. Dobbins contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 78 yards, while Jaylen Waddle was a favorite target, racking up 88 receiving yards. The Broncos' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Nix to execute crucial plays throughout the game.
Defensively, Denver's Jonathon Cooper was a game-changer, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Steelers' offensive rhythm. Pittsburgh's Drew Allar struggled under pressure, despite throwing a touchdown pass, as the Broncos' defense consistently applied pressure and forced him into tough situations. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cooper's relentless pursuit led to a key sack, shifting momentum firmly in Denver's favor as they built an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 37 | 26 | 211 | 1 | 1 | 82.1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 44 | 20 | 201 | 1 | 3 | 38.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 21 | 78 | 3.7 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 15 | 34 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 34 |

