Broncos at Steelers
Denver Broncos 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Steelers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPAaron Rodgers 342 yds passingRJ Harvey 103 yds rushingTroy Franklin 94 yds receivingJalen Ramsey 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 405 · 396Passing yards 279 · 332Rushing yards 126 · 64Completions 18/24 · 23/32Yards per carry 5.7 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28, enhancing their playoff hopes as the season heads into its final stretch. This tight contest showcased both teams’ playoff aspirations, making every point crucial in the race for postseason positioning.
Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 342 yards and four touchdowns, but it was Denver’s RJ Harvey who stole the show with a powerful rushing effort, amassing 103 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, Troy Franklin emerged as a reliable target for the Broncos, racking up 94 receiving yards, which helped keep Denver's offense balanced and effective throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were led by Jalen Ramsey, who tallied eight total tackles, while T.J. Watt added a key sack to his resume. Despite the strong defensive efforts, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Denver’s defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Broncos to hold off a late surge from Pittsburgh and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 18/24 | 75% | 288 | 3 | 2 | 119.4 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 23/32 | 72% | 342 | 4 | 2 | 120.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 19 | 103 | 5.4 | 35 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 37 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 15 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 99 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 19 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 45 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 23 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiFB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Germaine PrattWILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson BruenerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 30 |
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
