Denver
Broncos
6-4
14
FINAL
24
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 24-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season enters its final stretch. The win was crucial for Pittsburgh as they continue to vie for a top seed in the conference, while the Broncos face increasing pressure to secure their own postseason spot.
Offensively, Jalen Milroe led the way for Denver, throwing for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his efforts, it was Breece Hall of the Steelers who stole the spotlight with a standout performance, rushing for 103 yards and providing a balanced attack that kept the Broncos' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Elijah Sarratt added to the receiving corps' efforts with 81 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pittsburgh's offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Steelers' front line proved to be a game-changer, anchored by Quinnen Williams' dominant performance with 4.5 sacks that disrupted Denver's rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Williams' relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Broncos managed to make some key defensive plays, including an interception from Mansoor Delane, but it wasn't sufficient to shift the momentum back in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 22 | 13 | 192 | 2 | 0 | 117.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 11 | 8 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 107.1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 10 | 92 | 9.2 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

