Denver
Broncos
1-5
16
FINAL
23
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Denver Broncos to secure a 23-16 victory in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams came out with intensity, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience in front of their home crowd.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by Dante Moore, who threw for a critical touchdown, while Rico Dowdle added a solid ground game with 62 rushing yards. However, it was the Broncos' Bo Nix who shined in the passing game, racking up an impressive 323 yards through the air, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' defensive pressure. Jaylen Waddle also made a significant impact for Denver, registering 176 receiving yards.
Defensively, Daylen Everette was a standout for Pittsburgh, recording 7 total tackles and an interception that proved pivotal in maintaining their lead. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Everette's interception halted a promising Broncos drive and allowed the Steelers to maintain their advantage. With a strong defensive effort combined with key offensive plays, Pittsburgh's balance ultimately secured their victory in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 53 | 29 | 55% | 323 | 1 | 2 | 63.6 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 226 | 1 | 0 | 83.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 17 | 62 | 3.6 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 13 | 176 | 13.5 | 40 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 59 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Everette | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Adams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Robinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeod | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 53 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 47 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

