Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-0
40
FINAL
38
Philadelphia
Eagles
8-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 40-38, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested game. With both teams battling for positioning in the postseason, this outcome could prove crucial as the season winds down.
Pittsburgh's offense showcased a balanced attack, led by Haynes King, who contributed significantly on the ground with 69 rushing yards. Though Jalen Hurts of the Eagles had a standout performance through the air, racking up 290 passing yards and three touchdowns, it was the Steelers' ability to maintain pressure and convert key plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Defensively, the Steelers made critical stops, highlighted by Jalen Huskey's two interceptions that turned the tide in crucial moments. Despite the Eagles’ strong showing, including Dallas Goedert's 89 receiving yards, the Steelers' defense rose to the occasion when it mattered most. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Huskey's second interception set up a pivotal touchdown drive, allowing Pittsburgh to hold off a late Eagles surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 290 | 3 | 4 | 79.9 |
| Haynes King | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 155 | 2 | 1 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 4 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 57 | 3.6 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | — | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Huskey | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 59 |
| Cam Little | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 69 |

