Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-10
21
FINAL
42
Tennessee
Titans
7-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tennessee Titans secured a decisive victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing the game 42-21 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Titans demonstrated their dominance on both sides of the ball, solidifying their position as a formidable contender.
Tennessee's offense was led by quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 245 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone consistently. Running back Tony Pollard added a solid 82 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack and keeping the Steelers' defense on their heels. Antonio Gibson stood out for Pittsburgh with 81 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tennessee's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Titans were effective in disrupting the Steelers' rhythm, highlighted by Jeffery Simmons' standout performance with 3 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. Alontae Taylor also made a key impact with an interception that shifted the momentum in favor of Tennessee. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Simmons' pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Titans to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 24 | 19 | 245 | 5 | 0 | 148.7 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 22 | 12 | 185 | 3 | 3 | 82.5 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

