Cleveland
Browns
1-6
56
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 56-28 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Browns' playoff aspirations but also marks a significant statement win against their division rival.
Leading the charge for Cleveland was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 307 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was a standout, racking up 154 receiving yards, while Quinshon Judkins contributed on the ground with 83 rushing yards, further amplifying the Browns' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, particularly with Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's interception that halted a potential Steelers comeback. Grant Delpit's 13 total tackles were instrumental in containing Pittsburgh's offense throughout the game. The combination of aggressive play and timely turnovers ultimately sealed the Browns' decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 307 | 4 | 0 | 134.3 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 45 | 23 | 51% | 220 | 0 | 3 | 37.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 83 | 4.4 | 39 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 37 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 84 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 36 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

