Steelers Rally with Four Straight Touchdowns to Defeat Dolphins, Eliminating Miami from Playoff Contention
On December 15, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, the Steelers defeated the Dolphins 28-15 in a crucial AFC North matchup. The Steelers executed four straight touchdown drives for the first time in seven years, improving their record to 8-6 and maintaining their lead atop the AFC North. The Baltimore Ravens are trailing at 7-7 with three games remaining.
Miami's loss drops them to 6-8 and eliminates the Dolphins from AFC playoff contention. The game's scoring began with Connor Heyward's 12-play drive culminating in a quarterback sneak touchdown for a 7-3 Steelers lead. Aaron Rodgers threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the third quarter, followed by a 28-yard touchdown catch-and-run by D.K. Metcalf, extending the lead to 21-3. Jonnu Smith added a 14-yard rushing touchdown for the fourth consecutive touchdown drive. Darren Waller scored two receiving touchdowns, including a 28-yard catch after a failed two-point conversion, and another touchdown with 2:32 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Steelers recovered an onside kick to seal the victory.
Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 27 passes for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns. Metcalf was the top Steelers receiver with 55 yards, while Kenneth Gainwell contributed 80 rushing yards and 7 receptions for 46 yards. Pittsburgh distributed passes to eight different receivers during the game.
Miami's Tua Tagovailoa threw 22 completions on 28 attempts for 254 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Darren Waller led the Dolphins with 7 receptions for 66 yards and 2 touchdowns, while De’Von Achane accumulated 60 rushing yards and 68 receiving yards.
