Pittsburgh
Steelers
11-6
39
FINAL
43
Tennessee
Titans
11-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 43-39, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes were high, as both teams fought for postseason survival, but it was the Titans who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Bo Nix led the way for the Titans, throwing for an impressive five touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Big D Randy of the Steelers put up a valiant effort, amassing 331 passing yards, while Pheaktra Beng contributed significantly on the ground with 125 rushing yards. Zack Weiss stood out in the receiving corps, racking up an astonishing 239 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Titans were able to apply pressure, with Landon Jackson recording a crucial sack that helped stifle a late Steelers drive. Although the Steelers' defense, led by DaRon Bland and Jamel Dean, made some impactful plays, including a key interception, it was the Titans' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities that turned the tide of the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Nix connected for his fifth touchdown, sealing the win and sending the Titans to the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big D Randy | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 331 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 40 | 29 | 73% | 310 | 5 | 1 | 123.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 55 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 11 | 125 | 11.4 | 3 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Tim Anderson | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| GOON LaJerkit | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Weiss | WR | 6 | 239 | 39.8 | 94 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Tim Anderson | HB | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 79 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 21 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 27 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 37 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| GOON LaJerkit | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biggie Baptiste | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Romero | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |

