Broncos at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Denver Broncos 23 · REGS LG
Final Score
Broncos 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Steelers 28 2 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 345 yds passingJaylen Warren 55 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 151 yds receivingPatrick Queen 13 tkl defenseTotal yards 388 · 225Passing yards 345 · 123Rushing yards 43 · 102Completions 38/53 · 0/0Yards per carry 2.3 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 28-23, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for crucial victories, the stakes were high, and the Steelers managed to hold off a late charge from the Broncos to secure the win.
Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers with a solid performance, throwing for two touchdowns to help propel his team to victory. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos showcased his skills with an impressive 345 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Pittsburgh's defensive efforts. Jaylen Waddle was a standout for Denver, racking up 151 receiving yards, demonstrating his capability as a game-changer.
Pittsburgh's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by T.J. Watt’s dominant performance with 3.5 sacks that consistently pressured Nix throughout the game. Patrick Queen’s 13 total tackles also underscored the defense's tenacity, especially during critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass, thwarting a potential game-winning drive for the Broncos and sealing the deal for the Steelers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 38/53 | 72% | 345 | 1 | 2 | 79.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 10/24 | 42% | 123 | 2 | 1 | 68.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 16 | 28 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 17 | 55 | 3.2 | 24 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 12 | 151 | 12.6 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 38 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Adam PrenticeFB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| T.J. WattLEDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyCB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson BruenerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. LockeFS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon KeyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/4 | 2 | 50 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
