Pittsburgh
Steelers
10-5
24
FINAL
7
Tennessee
Titans
10-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Tennessee Titans 24-7, securing their position in the playoffs as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for momentum, this matchup was critical for the Steelers to solidify their postseason aspirations.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the way with a solid performance, throwing for 188 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver DK Metcalf emerged as his top target, racking up 74 receiving yards, while the ground game provided balanced support. The Steelers' offense was efficient and methodical, controlling the tempo and keeping the Titans' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, highlighted by Jamel Dean's interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jalen Ramsey's three tackles were instrumental in shutting down the Titans' offensive attempts, while Jermaine Johnson II managed to put pressure on Rodgers with a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dean’s pick led to a quick touchdown drive, putting the Steelers ahead and allowing them to take control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 18 | 14 | 188 | 1 | 0 | 128.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 13 | 5 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 53.3 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

