Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-10
13
FINAL
30
Tennessee
Titans
11-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 clash, the Tennessee Titans topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 30-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. The Titans entered this matchup with high stakes, looking to secure momentum heading into the postseason while the Steelers aimed to finish strong despite their playoff hopes dimming.
Titans quarterback Bo Nix led the charge, throwing for 237 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Meanwhile, the Steelers relied on Javonte Williams' ground game, with the running back accumulating 80 rushing yards. A.J. Brown also contributed significantly through the air for Pittsburgh, racking up 72 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tennessee's offensive prowess.
On the defensive side, the Titans disrupted the Steelers' rhythm with a strong performance, highlighted by Nik Bonitto's 1.5 sacks and Jaylon Johnson's pivotal interception. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Bonitto's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing Tennessee to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Robert Spillane recorded 10 tackles for Pittsburgh, but the defensive efforts of the Titans proved to be the difference-maker in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 37 | 21 | 237 | 1 | 0 | 85.0 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 37 | 18 | 186 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 10 | 30 | 3.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deuce Vaughn | HB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 46 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |

