Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-2
34
FINAL
52
Seattle
Seahawks
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown in Week 8, the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 52-34, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to gain momentum in the 2027 season, but it was the Seahawks who seized the day with an explosive performance.
Leading the charge for Seattle was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for an impressive 473 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Alongside him, Kenneth Walker added a strong ground game, rushing for 136 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered a jaw-dropping performance with 384 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare for the Steelers' secondary.
Defensively, the Seahawks stepped up at key moments, highlighted by an interception from Ernest Jones IV that shifted the game's momentum. Despite the Steelers' attempts to rally, Seattle's defense consistently pressured the offense, with Mike Green adding a sack to the mix. The turning point came late in the second quarter when a critical turnover allowed the Seahawks to extend their lead, ultimately proving insurmountable for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 26 | 18 | 473 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Big D Randy | QB | 21 | 9 | 282 | 4 | 3 | 89.8 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 136 | 8.0 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 13 | 40 | 3.1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Big D Randy | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| GOON LaJerkit | FB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Weiss | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 12 | 384 | 32.0 | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Zack Weiss | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jr | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biggie Baptiste | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 |

