NFL Week 9 Game Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Tennessee Titans 16

After finding themselves down at the half, the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied in true Mike Tomlin fashion over the last 30 minutes to beat the Will Levis-led Tennessee Titans 20-16 on Thursday Night Football. 

The Steelers improve to 5-3 on the year, while the Titans drop to 3-5.

Offensive spotlight: Diontae Johnson‘s scoreless streak has finally come to an end. The fifth-year wide receiver ran a season-high 29 routes, and he came down with all seven of his catchable targets for 90 yards, a much-needed touchdown and four other first downs. He caught both of his contested targets on the night and led his team in yards per route run (3.10).

Defensive spotlight: Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton was targeted seven times in this game, but he allowed just four catches for a grand total of 11 yards. He forced one incompletion and accounted for three defensive stops in the passing game, with Kenny Pickett managing just a 62.2 passer rating when throwing Fulton's way.

Rookie spotlight: Titans quarterback Will Levis made some impressive plays in his second career start despite being pressured on almost half of his dropbacks. The first-year quarterback completed 22 of his 39 passes for 262 yards and an interception on the night, though that interception came in the dying seconds as he tried to claw his team back into it. Levis finished with two big-time throws and three turnover-worthy plays on first review, but the flashes he showed throughout the game will give Titans fans hope. 

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