Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-2
43
FINAL
42
Minnesota
Vikings
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 502 | 6 | 2 | 122.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 357 | 4 | 2 | 100.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 11 | 134 | 12.2 | 15 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 33 | 3.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 224 | 32.0 | 146 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | 4 | 186 | 46.5 | 124 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 28 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 29 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 49 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 30 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

