Broncos at Steelers
Denver Broncos 43, Pittsburgh Steelers 38 · That_One_Madden_League_REGS🔥
Final Score
Broncos 43 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 377 yds passingJaylen Warren 81 yds rushingDK Metcalf 133 yds receivingT.J. Watt 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 445 · 452Passing yards 377 · 313Rushing yards 68 · 139Completions 27/45 · 24/39Yards per carry 2.0 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 43-38, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, vying for critical positioning as the season heads into its final stretch. The Broncos' victory was a testament to their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who showcased his arm talent with a staggering 377 passing yards and four touchdown passes. His dynamic performance was complemented by a balanced offensive attack, but it was Nix's ability to connect with his receivers that ultimately made the difference. Meanwhile, for the Steelers, DK Metcalf put on a show with 133 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, both teams struggled to contain each other's explosive plays, but the Broncos made a critical stop when it mattered most. Alex Singleton led Denver with eight total tackles, providing essential support against the run, while Talanoa Hufanga snagged a pivotal interception that shifted momentum late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, as the Broncos' defense held firm to secure the win, with T.J. Watt's three sacks highlighting the Steelers' efforts to pressure Nix, but ultimately falling short.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 27/45 | 60% | 377 | 4 | 0 | 116.6 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 24/39 | 62% | 313 | 0 | 2 | 65.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Drew AllarQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 15 | 66 | 4.4 | 33 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 7 | 123 | 17.6 | 60 | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 76 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 9 | 133 | 14.8 | 41 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Landen ThomasTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| T.J. WattLEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon ChatmanLG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 5 | 54 |
| Other | |||
| Eddrick HoustonDT | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
