Diontae Johnson's first touchdown since 2021 lifts Steelers over Titans

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For the first time since Week 17 of the 2021 season, when Ben Roethlisberger was still quarterbacking the team, Diontae Johnson found the end zone. And it couldn't have come at a better time. 

Johnson's three-yard catch put the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Tennessee Titans, 20-16, to move ot 5-3 on the season in what was a thriller down the stretch. 

Johnson had 119 receptions before that 120th finally got him in the colored paint, but he's remained patient and had faith he would score again. Quarterback Kenny Pickett found Johnson earlier in the 11-play, 92-yard drive on a big third-and-six conversion for 32 yards to get into Titans territory. 

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Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes the ball in the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium on November 02, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The five-year veteran led the way with seven catches for 90 yards on nine targets to continue impacting Pittsburgh since he's come off the injured reserve. 

It appeared Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis, in just his second career start, was in control of this game as he was making big throws and relying on veteran running back Derrick Henry to lead the way on the ground, allowing for play action scenarios to work. 

But he found himself needing to lead a game-winning drive after the Johnson touchdown. He had two separate chances, with the Titans' final drive finding Levis on the Pittsburgh 19-yard line on third-and-five with 12 seconds left. 

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