Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
14
FINAL
20
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing with a final score of 20-14. This Week 2 clash of the 2027 season was crucial for both teams as they look to establish their footing early in the campaign.
Drew Allar led the Steelers’ offense, throwing for 174 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his potential as a rising star. However, it was Quinshon Judkins who made a significant impact for the Browns, rushing for 90 yards and setting the tone for Cleveland's ground game. Malik Nabers also stood out for Pittsburgh with a remarkable 207 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, Denzel Ward's interception proved to be a key moment, halting a Steelers drive and shifting momentum toward the Browns. Although T.J. Watt recorded 1.5 sacks and Patrick Queen tallied seven tackles, it was Cleveland's ability to make crucial stops that ultimately sealed the victory. The Browns' defense held strong when it mattered most, allowing them to outlast their rivals in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 174 | 2 | 1 | 82.0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 162 | 1 | 0 | 74.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 18 | 90 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 42 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 41 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Eric Posey | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 207 | 41.4 | 68 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Eric Posey | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oscar Torres | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Jenkins | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dale Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

