Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
0
FINAL
35
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding 35-0 victory in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This decisive win not only boosts the Chiefs' momentum but also raises questions about the Steelers' struggles as they look to rebound from this setback.
On the offensive side, Jordan Love showcased his prowess with three touchdown passes, leading the Chiefs' aerial assault. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. was effective on the ground, racking up 73 rushing yards, while Darius Slayton led the Steelers' receiving corps with 53 yards, though it was not nearly enough to spark their offense.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, with DeMarcus Lawrence making a significant impact by recording four sacks and four total tackles. The game truly turned when Lawrence's pressure led to an interception by Kamren Kinchens, who secured two picks on the day. This defensive dominance stifled any chance of a Steelers comeback, solidifying Kansas City's control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 133 | 0 | 3 | 25.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 10 | 9 | 90% | 116 | 3 | 0 | 154.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 73 | 4.6 | 20 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Saquan Barkley | HB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slayton | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 35 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquan Barkley | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

