Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
59
FINAL
42
San Francisco
49ers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair that showcased offensive firepower, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 59-42. This Week 11 matchup was crucial for playoff positioning, with both teams vying for dominance in their respective divisions.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by a stunning performance from Jahmyr Gibbs, who rushed for 257 yards, consistently breaking tackles and finding gaps in the 49ers' defense. Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Jr. proved to be a reliable target, racking up 134 receiving yards. On the other side, Joey Vogel of the 49ers put forth a valiant effort, throwing for 316 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the explosive Steelers.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that changed the momentum of the game. DeShon Elliott's two interceptions were pivotal, stifling San Francisco's attempts at a comeback. The game's turning point came in the third quarter when Elliott picked off Vogel, setting up a touchdown that extended Pittsburgh's lead and ultimately secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Vogel | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 316 | 5 | 1 | 122.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 208 | 2 | 2 | 89.1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 7 | 1 | 14% | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 24 | 257 | 10.7 | 29 | 4 | 51 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 17 | 35 | 2.1 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 134 | 22.3 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 39 | 3 | 68 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 24 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 38 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 48 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

