Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
17
FINAL
23
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a hard-fought victory over the Los Angeles Rams, wrapping up the game with a final score of 23-17. With this win in Week 3 of the 2027 season, the Steelers not only improve their record but also solidify their position in the playoff race, showcasing their resilience in a competitive matchup.
Big D Randy led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 256 yards and a touchdown, effectively managing the game while spreading the ball around to keep the Rams’ defense on their heels. On the ground, Javonte Williams contributed with 38 rushing yards, but it was the passing game that proved most effective for the Steelers. Meanwhile, Sam LaPorta stood out for the Rams, racking up 81 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in their favor.
Defensively, the Steelers made a significant impact, with Quan Martin leading the charge with five total tackles and an impressive three interceptions that turned the tide of the game. Jack Gibbens of the Rams also had a standout performance with 2.5 sacks, but it was Martin's game-changing picks that ultimately sealed the victory for Pittsburgh, particularly a crucial interception late in the fourth quarter that thwarted a potential game-winning drive by Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big D Randy | QB | 30 | 15 | 256 | 1 | 4 | 50.8 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 35 | 18 | 245 | 0 | 4 | 34.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 13 | 88 | 6.8 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 17 | 73 | 4.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Big D Randy | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jermaine Stecker | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GOON LaJerkit | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zack Weiss | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Tannehill | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jermaine Stecker | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 2 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biggie Baptiste | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Cade York | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 60 |

