Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 15 vs. the Miami Dolphins
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Miami Dolphins (6-7) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)
The Steelers and Dolphins meet again on Monday night, and this one comes with plenty of history and just as many storylines. Pittsburgh holds the slightest edge in the all‑time series, but Miami has taken the most recent matchup, and both teams arrive with something to prove.
Mike Tomlin and Mike McDaniel each bring winning records into the week, and both have already seen this opponent from opposite points in their careers.
The numbers tell a tight story too: identical home records, contrasting strengths on offense, and a takeaway differential that leans heavily toward Pittsburgh. It’s the kind of matchup where every possession feels heavier, every mistake feels louder, and every trend from the season suddenly matters.
Series History
- All-Time – Steelers lead, 15-14 • Last: Dolphins Win, 16-10 (Oct. 23, 2022)
- Home – Steelers lead, 9-4 • Last: Steelers Win, 27-14 (Oct. 28, 2019)
- Away – Dolphins lead, 10-6 • Last: Dolphins Win, 16-10 (Oct. 23, 2022)
- Playoffs – Series tied, 2-2 • Last: Steelers Win, 30-12 (Jan. 8, 2017)
The Coaches
Steelers – Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 190-113-2 (19 seasons)
- Overall: 190-113-2 (19 seasons)
- vs. Dolphins: 4-3
Dolphins – Mike McDaniel
- At Franchise: 34-30 (4)
- Overall: 34-30 (4)
- vs. Steelers: 1-0
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2025
- Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh, PA
- Surface: Natural Grass
- Capacity: 68,400
- TV: ESPN | Locally WTAE-TV
Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analysis), Lisa Salters (field reporter), Laura Rutledge (field reporter)
- Steelers Audio Network: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh) plus affiliates (see below)
Rob King (play-by-play), Max Starks (analysis), Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- Compass Media Networks: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Kurt Warner (analysis)
- Satellite Radio:
- Steelers: Sirius 81, XM/SXM 225, Internet 826
- Dolphins: Sirius 83, XM/SXM 226, Internet 819
- Referee: Land Clark
- Vegas: Steelers -3.5 | Over/Under: 41.0
SCU Pregame and Postgame Shows
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Pregame: Monday Night Football is Prove-It Time for Pittsburgh
Joe and Brian break down this Monday’s primetime matchup between the Steelers and Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. The hosts cover the key storylines for both teams, including a slew of injuries for Pittsburgh that could see a freak accident sidelining T.J. Watt.
They also look at Miami’s explosive run game with De’Von Achane and Jaylen Wright, plus the defensive playmakers who could swing the game.
The hosts revisit the history between these teams, the coaching matchup between Mike Tomlin and Mike McDaniel, and the stats that define where both clubs stand heading into Monday night. Join us for a focused preview of everything that matters before kickoff.
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Game Stats and Notes
Team Rankings
|
MIA |
PIT |
| Home Record |
4-3-0 |
4-3-0 |
| Away Record |
2-4-0 |
3-3-0 |
| Record vs. Spread |
7-6-0 |
6-7-0 |
| Points Scored/Game |
21.6 (22nd) |
23.7 (14th) |
| Points Allowed/Game |
22.8 (15th) |
23.9 (19th) |
| Takeaway Diff. |
-1 (16th) |
+9 (4th) |
| Pass Yds/Game |
178 (28th) |
195 (23rd) |
| Rush Yds/Game |
126 (8th) |
89 (29th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game |
202 (12th) |
244 (28th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game |
131 (25th) |
125 (21st) |
Team Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Leaders
- Aaron Rodgers – 225/344, 2370 yds, 20 TDs
- D.K. Metcalf – 52 rec, 753 yds, 5 TDs
- Jaylen Warren – 159 rush, 652 yds, 4 TDs
Miami Dolphins 2025 Leaders
- Tua Tagovailoa – 238/356, 2407 yds, 18 TDs
- Jaylen Waddle – 57 rec, 812 yds, 6 TDs
- De’Von Achane – 193 rush, 1126 yds, 7 TDs
Steelers Notes
- QB AARON RODGERS completed 23 of 34 atts. (67.6 pct.) for 284 yards & had 2 TDs (1 pass, 1 rush) with 103.1 rating in Week 14, 32nd-career game with TD pass & rush TD, 3rd-most such games ever. Completed 23 of 36 atts. (63.9 pct.) for 274 yards & 4 TDs vs. INT with 112.5 rating in last game vs. Mia. (1/5/25 w/ NYJ).
- RB JAYLEN WARREN had 62 scrimmage yards (49 rec., 13 rush) & rec. TD last week. Aims for his 4th in row with TD. Has 60+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4.
- RB KENNETH GAINWELL had 42 scrimmage yards (27 rec., 15 rush) & rush TD in Week 14. Aims for his 5th in row with 40+ scrimmage yards. Had rush TD in last game vs. Mia. (10/22/23 w/ Phi.).
- WR DK METCALF had 7 catches for season-high 148 yards last week. Has 5+ catches in 3 of his past 4. Had 4 catches for 104 yards & TD catch in last game vs. Mia. (9/22/24 w/ Sea.).
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD had 5 tackles in Week 14. Has 5+ tackles in 4 of his past 5. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Mia. with TFL.
- LB T.J. WATT had 6 tackles & TFL last week. Needs 3 sacks to surpass HOFers Jared Allen (117) & DeMarcus Ware (117) for 3rd-most sacks in 1st 9 seasons since 1982. Has TFL in 5 of his past 6. Had 2 sacks, 2 FF & FR in last game (10/28/19).
- LB PATRICK QUEEN had 7 tackles in Week 14. Aims for his 7th in row with 5+ tackles. Had 6 tackles, TFL & PD in last game (12/31/23 w/ Bal.).
- LB ALEX HIGHSMITH had 7 tackles, 3 TFL & sack last week. Has sack in 3 of his past 4.
- LB COLE HOLCOMB led team with 8 tackles in Week 14.
- CB JAMES PIERRE had 5 tackles, 2 PD & 1st INT of season last week.
- CB BRANDIN ECHOLS had PD & 1st-career sack in Week 14.
Dolphins Notes
- QB TUA TAGOVAILOA completed 13 of 21 atts. (61.9 pct.) for 127 yards & TD in Week 14. Aims for his 7th in row with 125+ pass yards. Passed for 261 yards & TD in last meeting.
- RB JAYLEN WRIGHT led team with career-high 107 rush yards & had 1st-career rush TD last week.
- RB DE’VON ACHANE had 105 scrimmage yards (92 rush, 13 rec.) & rush TD in Week 14. Has rush TD in 3 of his past 4. Has 105+ scrimmage yards in 5 consecutive games, longest active streak in NFL.
- RB OLLIE GORDON (rookie) had rush TD last week. Has rush TD in 2 of his past 3.
- WR JAYLEN WADDLE had 71 scrimmage yards (50 rec., 21 rush) & TD catch in Week 14. Has 5+ catches & TD catch in 4 of his past 5 on road. Had 4 catches for 88 yards in last meeting.
- TE GREG DULCICH had 41 rec. yards last week.
- LB JORDYN BROOKS had 5 tackles & TFL in Week 14. Has 12+ tackles in 3 of his past 4. Aims for his 4th in row on road with TFL. Had 14 tackles in only career game vs. Pit. (10/17/21 w/ Sea.).
- LB WILLIE GAY had sack & PD last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with PD. Had 5 tackles in last game vs. Pit. (12/26/21 w/ KC.).
- LB TYREL DODSON had 2 TFL & 1st INT of season in Week 14. Aims for his 3rd in row with PD. Had 11 tackles & sack in last game vs. Pit. (10/9/22 w/ Buf.).
- LB CHOP ROBINSON had sack last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack.
- DT ZACH SIELER had 4 tackles & 2.5 sacks in Week 14. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4.
- CB ETHAN BONNER had 1st-career INT last week. Has PD in 2 of his past 3 on road.
- CB RASUL DOUGLAS had career-high 5 PD & INT last week. Has 6+ tackles in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 3rd in row with INT.
- S IFEATU MELIFONWU had 1st sack of season in Week 14.
Steelers Broadcasts
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on ESPN and locally on WTAE.
Be sure to check back here weekly as publish which areas of the United States will carry the game over traditional, over-the-air (OTA) antenna signals. If you do not have the ability to receive these channels locally, Steelers games are also available in-market via Steelers.com or a Paramount+ subscription. You may also be able to watch games by subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube TV) or watching on delay via NFL+. (Below is a list of Steelers local OTA affiliates.)
Steelers Local Broadcast Affiliates (CBS Broadcasts)
- KDKA (CBS/2 – Pittsburgh)
- WTAJ (CBS/10 – Altoona)
- WHP (CBS/21 – Harrisburg)
- WOLF (FOX/56 – Scranton)
- WFXP (FOX/66 – Erie)
- WCMH (NBC/4 – Columbus OH)
- WKBN (CBS/27 – Youngstown OH)
- WTOV (NBC/9 – Wheeling WV)
- WOWK (CBS/13 – Charleston WV)
- WWCW (CW/21-27 – Roanoke VA)
Weekday Games
- Thursday Night Football games are exclusive to Amazon Prime.
- Sunday Night Football games are nationally on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Monday Night Football games are exclusive to ESPN with some simulcasts on ABC.
- A small amount of games, such as international or holiday games, may be exclusive to other platforms such as Netflix or ESPN+.
Steelers Radio Coverage
For those who enjoy listening to the game on radio, you can hear Steelers game on the following terrestrial stations, as well as on the Steelers website and app (in-market only) and nationwide with specific Sirius XM radio packages.
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time (ET) |
TV |
| 1 |
Sun, Sep 7 |
@ New York Jets |
MetLife Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 2 |
Sun, Sep 14 |
vs Seattle Seahawks |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 3 |
Sun, Sep 21 |
@ New England Patriots |
Gillette Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 4 |
Sun, Sep 28 |
vs Minnesota Vikings |
Croke Park (Dublin) |
9:30 AM |
NFLN |
| 5 |
— |
BYE WEEK |
— |
— |
— |
| 6 |
Sun, Oct 12 |
vs Cleveland Browns |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 7 |
Thu, Oct 16 |
@ Cincinnati Bengals |
Paycor Stadium |
8:15 PM |
Prime Video |
| 8 |
Sun, Oct 26 |
vs Green Bay Packers |
Acrisure Stadium |
8:20 PM |
NBC |
| 9 |
Sun, Nov 2 |
vs Indianapolis Colts |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 10 |
Sun, Nov 9 |
@ Los Angeles Chargers |
SoFi Stadium |
8:20 PM |
NBC |
| 11 |
Sun, Nov 16 |
vs Cincinnati Bengals |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 12 |
Sun, Nov 23 |
@ Chicago Bears |
Soldier Field |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 13 |
Sun, Nov 30 |
vs Buffalo Bills |
Acrisure Stadium |
4:25 PM |
CBS |
| 14 |
Sun, Dec 7 |
@ Baltimore Ravens |
M&T Bank Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 15 |
Mon, Dec 15 |
vs Miami Dolphins |
Acrisure Stadium |
8:15 PM |
ESPN/ABC |
| 16 |
Sun, Dec 21 |
@ Detroit Lions |
Ford Field |
4:25 PM |
CBS |
| 17 |
Sun, Dec 28 |
@ Cleveland Browns |
Huntington Bank Field |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 18 |
TBD |
vs Baltimore Ravens |
Acrisure Stadium |
TBD |
TBD |
Note: All times Eastern. Schedule subject to change due to flexible scheduling.
Statistics and game information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or National Football League.
