Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
35
FINAL
21
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns 35-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The game showcased the Steelers' offensive firepower and marked a crucial division clash for both teams.
Leading the way for Pittsburgh was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for an impressive 417 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was his primary target, racking up 157 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards. The Steelers' offense was relentless, keeping the Browns' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, T.J. Watt was a game-changer for Pittsburgh, registering three sacks that disrupted the Browns' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Watt's pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Steelers to extend their lead just before halftime. Despite a strong performance from Cleveland's Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, who tallied 12 tackles, it was not enough to overcome Pittsburgh's dominant offensive display.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 45 | 34 | 417 | 3 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 32 | 14 | 243 | 2 | 1 | 77.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 11 | 26 | 2.4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 11 | 157 | 14.3 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Okwara | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ross | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 55 |

