Denver
Broncos
4-6
20
FINAL
26
Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 12 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers fought hard to maintain their position in the race for a postseason berth.
Drew Allar led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 357 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Roman Wilson emerged as his favorite target, amassing 115 receiving yards and making crucial catches that extended drives and kept the Broncos' defense on their heels. On the ground, the Steelers balanced their attack effectively, contributing to their offensive success.
Defensively, Pittsburgh made its mark with a standout performance from Cam Heyward, who recorded 1.5 sacks, applying relentless pressure on the Broncos' quarterback. The turning point of the game came late in the third quarter when Heyward's pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Steelers to capitalize and extend their lead. With a solid defensive effort, Pittsburgh was able to hold off a late surge from Denver, solidifying their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 40 | 27 | 357 | 2 | 0 | 112.1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 32 | 13 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 67.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 14 | 60 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | WILL | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 57 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

