Jacksonville
Jaguars
7-2
24
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 37-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, propelling them to the Super Bowl in the 2026 season. With high stakes on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but the Steelers ultimately proved to be the stronger contender on their home turf.
Trevor Lawrence showcased his skills for the Jaguars, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Jonathan Taylor's explosive performance that stole the spotlight. The Steelers' running back racked up an impressive 232 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Jaguars' defense on its heels. De'Von Achane was a bright spot for Jacksonville, amassing 125 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to match Pittsburgh’s offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Steelers were anchored by Nick Herbig, who tallied 1.5 sacks, adding pressure to Lawrence throughout the game. A critical turning point came in the second quarter when Kaiir Elam intercepted a pass, swinging momentum back to Pittsburgh and setting up a crucial touchdown drive. The Steelers' defense, while not overwhelming, made key plays when it mattered most, sealing their victory and a trip to the championship.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 219 | 3 | 2 | 93.5 |
| Haynes King | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 112 | 1 | 0 | 127.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 232 | 11.6 | 117 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 42 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 31 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 40 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arik Armstead | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

