Denver
Broncos
5-3
21
FINAL
35
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Denver Broncos 35-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high in the 2026 season, the Steelers showcased their dominance at home, effectively controlling the pace of the game.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 292 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his veteran poise under pressure. Jerome Bettis added a powerful ground game with 104 rushing yards, while Pat Freiermuth was a reliable target, racking up 100 receiving yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Steelers were formidable, with Cam Heyward recording two sacks and Jalen Ramsey snagging an interception, putting pressure on Denver's offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Ramsey's interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting momentum decisively in favor of Pittsburgh and paving the way for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 292 | 3 | 0 | 140.7 |
| Josh Pineda | WR | 18 | 12 | 67% | 211 | 2 | 1 | 120.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome THE BUS Bettis | HB | 21 | 104 | 5.0 | 54 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Pineda | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Donovan Kendricks | WR | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Will Jones | SS | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevor McCord | FS | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Weeks | RT | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 46 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Shane Howell | SAM | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 23 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| De'Jon Jones | CB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 44 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Brandon Molden | FS | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Frank Burnett | K | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jerome THE BUS Bettis | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Antonio Brown AB | WR | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Jones | SS | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Frazier | WR | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Osgood | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Tolbert | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antwaun Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joaquin Bernal | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fernando Martinez | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Staley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Eddie Holiday | LS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeAndre Burney | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eddie Holley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Underwood | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Dukes | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cesar Vasquez | LG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Wooten | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Levy | QB | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Jonathan Amaro | P | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

