Broncos at Steelers
Denver Broncos 40, Pittsburgh Steelers 13 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Broncos 40 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Steelers 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 310 yds passingRico Dowdle 56 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 228 yds receivingPat Surtain II 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 344 · 219Passing yards 297 · 152Rushing yards 47 · 67Completions 10/14 · 12/26Yards per carry 3.4 · 7.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
The Denver Broncos cruised to a commanding 40-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations with a dominant performance. The game was crucial for both teams, with the Broncos looking to maintain momentum while the Steelers sought to stay competitive in a tight race for postseason positioning.
Bo Nix was the star of the show, throwing for 310 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and deep ball prowess throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle proved to be a reliable target, racking up an impressive 228 receiving yards, which played a pivotal role in stretching the Steelers' defense thin. The Broncos' offensive unit was firing on all cylinders, leaving Pittsburgh scrambling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with an aggressive performance, highlighted by Pat Surtain II's standout showing, recording three interceptions that turned the tide in Denver's favor. Nik Bonitto added pressure with a sack, forcing crucial mistakes from the Steelers' offense. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Surtain's first interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Broncos and leaving the Steelers unable to recover.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/14 | 71% | 310 | 4 | 0 | 153.2 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 11/26 | 42% | 174 | 1 | 6 | 38.4 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 57 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew AllarQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 228 | 57.0 | 131 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Germie BernardWR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 51 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| Patrick QueenWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 4 | 48 |
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
