Denver
Broncos
8-2
33
FINAL
18
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-18 in a crucial Week 12 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations while putting a dent in Pittsburgh's postseason hopes. The Broncos' balanced offensive attack proved too much for the Steelers, who struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Quarterback Bo Nix shined for Denver, throwing for two touchdowns and efficiently managing the game. RJ Harvey was a force on the ground, racking up 103 rushing yards, while the Broncos' receiving corps complemented the effort with key contributions. Meanwhile, Drew Allar led the Steelers with 220 passing yards but couldn't find the end zone, as the offense stalled in critical moments.
Defensively, Denver's performance was instrumental in the win, highlighted by Nolan Smith Jr.'s three sacks and Jordan Hancock's remarkable three interceptions. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hancock's pick set up a touchdown, extending the Broncos' lead and putting the Steelers in a difficult position. Jalen Ramsey's seven tackles showcased Pittsburgh's defensive effort, but it ultimately wasn't enough to swing the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 220 | 1 | 4 | 41.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 7 | 39% | 147 | 2 | 1 | 82.4 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 12 | 0 | 1 | 29.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 26 | 103 | 4.0 | 32 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | — | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 44 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 30 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 20 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 42 |

