Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-14
38
FINAL
35
Tennessee
Titans
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 38-35 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. Both teams were vying for a coveted playoff spot, making this contest a must-win for each side and adding extra intensity to an already high-stakes matchup.
Steelers quarterback Justin Fields delivered a spectacular performance, throwing for 346 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. He found a reliable target in Roman Wilson, who racked up 116 receiving yards, creating crucial opportunities throughout the game. Meanwhile, Titans running back Nick Singleton put on a show of his own, rushing for an impressive 195 yards, keeping Tennessee in contention until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Jaquan Brisker led the charge with seven total tackles, while Jamel Dean's interception proved pivotal in stopping a potential Titans scoring drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Steelers' defense held strong, allowing Fields to orchestrate a game-winning drive that sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 346 | 4 | 1 | 130.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 110 | 1 | 1 | 82.8 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 30 | 195 | 6.5 | 52 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | -13 | -13.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 21 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 55 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 15 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| David Martin-Robinson | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

