Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-3
29
FINAL
48
Denver
Broncos
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring Week 4 matchup, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 48-29. This victory not only boosts the Broncos' momentum early in the season but also raises questions about the Steelers' ability to compete as they struggle to find consistency.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 363 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 99 rushing yards, while the Steelers' Cam Coleman delivered a valiant effort in the air with 174 receiving yards. Despite the loss, Coleman's performance highlighted his potential as a key target for Pittsburgh.
Defensively, the Broncos made their presence felt, with Nik Bonitto recording three sacks that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm throughout the game. Brandon Jones also added an interception, crucial in shifting the momentum back to Denver. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Nix connected with his receivers for two quick touchdowns, establishing a lead that the Steelers could never overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 363 | 5 | 3 | 100.8 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 343 | 3 | 3 | 70.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 99 | 6.2 | 20 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Bryan Billups | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Coleman | WR | 6 | 174 | 29.0 | 63 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 46 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 63 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Bryan Billups | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Antre Prince | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

