Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-6
32
FINAL
29
Tennessee
Titans
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 32-29, solidifying their position heading into the playoffs. With both teams vying for momentum, this matchup proved to be a crucial test of skill and resolve as the season approached its conclusion.
Steelers quarterback Sam Darnold was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 326 yards, while Rico Dowdle added a solid ground game with 66 rushing yards. On the other side, Titans quarterback Cam Ward showcased his arm strength with three touchdown passes, and Terry McLaurin made his mark with 117 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that helped secure the victory, led by T.J. Watt, who registered 2.5 sacks and applied constant pressure on Ward. Joey Porterโs interception was a pivotal moment, halting a Titans drive and shifting momentum back to Pittsburgh. Ultimately, it was the Steelers' ability to make crucial defensive stops that proved decisive in this tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 34 | 20 | 326 | 3 | 1 | 108.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 25 | 14 | 229 | 3 | 2 | 93.1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 66 | 6.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 61 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 67 |

