Broncos at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 48, Denver Broncos 40 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Broncos 40 6 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Steelers 48 7 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 403 yds passingJosh Jacobs 83 yds rushingAntonio Brown 137 yds receivingTreydan Stukes 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 525 · 365Passing yards 392 · 329Rushing yards 133 · 36Completions 23/39 · 14/28Yards per carry 4.4 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8h ago
In a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos, 48-40, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. Both teams came into the game looking to secure vital momentum, but it was Pittsburgh that ultimately emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Baker Mayfield took center stage for the Steelers, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns, while Antonio Brown was the primary target, racking up 137 receiving yards. Caleb Williams of the Broncos also had a standout performance, passing for 403 yards as he kept his team in contention throughout the match. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs contributed on the ground with 83 rushing yards, showcasing the offensive firepower on both sides.
Defensively, Treydan Stukes played a pivotal role for Pittsburgh, leading the team with six total tackles and adding an interception that proved crucial in a game filled with explosive plays. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stukes' interception set up a touchdown drive that ultimately sealed the game for the Steelers. With the defense stepping up at critical moments, Pittsburgh secured a vital win in their quest for playoff positioning.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 23/39 | 59% | 403 | 3 | 3 | 87.8 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 14/28 | 50% | 332 | 6 | 0 | 132.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 19 | 83 | 4.4 | 37 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 33 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 39 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | — | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Antonio BrownWR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 7 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 55 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 40 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Poona FordDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Steelers | |||||
| Treydan StukesFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Toriano Pride JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah MassesSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
