Broncos at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Denver Broncos 16 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Broncos 16 1 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Steelers 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPBo Nix 323 yds passingRico Dowdle 62 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 176 yds receivingDaylen Everette 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 403 · 301Passing yards 323 · 226Rushing yards 80 · 75Completions 29/53 · 17/33Yards per carry 4.2 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 29/53 | 55% | 323 | 1 | 2 | 63.6 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 17/33 | 52% | 226 | 1 | 0 | 83.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 17 | 62 | 3.6 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante MooreQB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 13 | 176 | 13.5 | 40 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 59 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| T.J. MooreWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| Daylen EveretteCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte KentCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ AdamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton ThomasWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam RobinsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/4 | 1 | 47 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||
| Jason SandersK | 3/3 | 2 | 53 |
