Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-6
45
FINAL
15
Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers overwhelmed the Jacksonville Jaguars, securing a commanding 45-15 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their dominance, solidifying their position as one of the league's top contenders as the season winds down.
Steelers quarterback Dante Moore put on a stunning performance, throwing for 570 yards and six touchdowns, marking one of the most impressive outings of his career. He found a reliable target in DK Metcalf, who racked up 260 receiving yards, consistently breaking through the Jaguars' secondary. This offensive barrage left Jacksonville reeling and unable to mount a serious challenge.
On the defensive side, T.J. Watt's presence was felt with a sack, contributing to the pressure that kept Jacksonville's offense off balance throughout the game. While the Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten managed to gain 73 rushing yards, it wasn't enough to turn the tide. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored three touchdowns in quick succession, effectively sealing the game and showcasing their championship aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 41 | 31 | 570 | 6 | 0 | 156.7 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 29 | 14 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 66.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 58 | 4.1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 260 | 32.5 | 4 | 70 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 9 | 193 | 21.4 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolijah Hardy | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

