Denver
Broncos
8-2
42
FINAL
49
Pittsburgh
Steelers
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 49-42. With playoff implications on the line, both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, bolstering their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Haynes King, who threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns, keeping his team competitive throughout the game. However, it was Pittsburgh’s Jahmyr Gibbs who stole the spotlight with a remarkable 203 rushing yards, proving to be the workhorse on the ground. Receivers also made their mark, with Troy Franklin from the Broncos racking up 106 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays to secure their victory, highlighted by T.J. Watt's pivotal sack and Joey Porter's interception, which stifled Denver's momentum late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the win. This performance solidifies the Steelers' position as serious contenders as the season heads into the final stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 36 | 14 | 226 | 3 | 2 | 65.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 18 | 8 | 162 | 2 | 2 | 74.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 17 | 203 | 11.9 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 102 | 9.3 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 38 | 3.2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Hakeem Butler | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

