Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-2
43
FINAL
42
Minnesota
Vikings
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9h ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, securing a dramatic 43-42 victory. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish. Dante Moore delivered a standout performance for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 502 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was his top target, racking up 224 receiving yards and making crucial catches that kept the Steelers' offense rolling. Meanwhile, Isaac Brown led the Vikings on the ground with 134 rushing yards, keeping Minnesota competitive throughout the contest. Defensively, the Steelers were able to apply pressure, with Alex Highsmith recording a key sack that contributed to stifling Minnesota's momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Moore orchestrated a game-winning drive, culminating in a touchdown that sealed the victory. Despite a strong showing from the Vikings, including Tao Johnson's interception, it was Pittsburgh's explosive offense that ultimately secured the dramatic win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Dante MooreQB292069%50262122.4
J.J. McCarthyQB231252%35742100.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Isaac BrownHB1113412.2152650
Jaylen WarrenHB11333.0150190
Dante MooreQB111.03010
Eli HeidenreichHB000.0—001
Josh OliverTE1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR722432.01461800
Eric Singleton Jr.WR418646.51241920
Germie BernardWR310836.0281600
Trey'Dez GreenTE38528.3291650
Jaylen WarrenHB57014.0493340
Charlie BeckerWR25829.0300330
Ricky PearsallWR24321.5201240
Pat FreiermuthTE23517.5151291
Isaac BrownHB23517.5351230
Jordan AddisonWR188.06080
Darnell WashingtonTE177.0—070
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK11436
Will ReichardK0060