Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
28
FINAL
24
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling opening matchup of the 2028 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 28-24. Both teams entered the game looking to establish dominance early, but it was the Steelers who ultimately emerged victorious, setting the tone for their campaign.
Pittsburgh's Garrett Nussmeier put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 309 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. He found Eugene Wilson III frequently, who racked up 109 receiving yards and was a key target throughout the game. The Steelers' offensive prowess was pivotal in maintaining their lead and keeping the Chiefs' defense on their heels.
On the defensive side, Jalen Ramsey stood out for Pittsburgh with eight total tackles, playing a crucial role in containing Kansas City's offensive efforts. Meanwhile, the game's turning point came with an interception by Patrick Queen, which halted a promising drive from the Chiefs and allowed the Steelers to regain momentum. Despite a strong effort from Keldric Faulk, who recorded two sacks for Kansas City, it was Pittsburgh's defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 35 | 29 | 83% | 309 | 4 | 0 | 141.5 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 244 | 2 | 1 | 85.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 122 | 0 | 0 | 77.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kahlil McMillon | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darius Taylor | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 52 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tavon Justice | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Eric Raymond | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darius Taylor | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Briningstool | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Kahlil McMillon | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | REDGE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Patton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** Keys | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Weaver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Gregory | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |

