Cleveland
Browns
3-4
38
FINAL
35
Pittsburgh
Steelers
7-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing the game with a final score of 38 to 35. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Browns who ultimately outlasted their rivals in a high-scoring affair.
Cleveland's offense shone with Taylen Green leading the charge, throwing for 290 yards and keeping the chains moving. Dylan Sampson was a force on the ground, rushing for 103 yards and contributing significantly to the Browns' balanced attack. On the other side, Michael Penix Jr. showcased his prowess with five touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win for Pittsburgh.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by a key interception from Emmanuel McNeil-Warren that shifted momentum late in the game. Ronnie Hickman added to the pressure with a sack, helping to disrupt the Steelers' rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Cleveland's defense held Pittsburgh to a field goal, allowing the Browns to take control and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 30 | 20 | 290 | 2 | 4 | 80.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 36 | 16 | 287 | 5 | 4 | 72.3 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 13 | 103 | 7.9 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry Lang | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelvin Joseph | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

