Cleveland
Browns
0-1
34
FINAL
10
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns secured a commanding 34-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This matchup was critical for both teams, with the Browns looking to extend their winning streak and the Steelers aiming to bounce back after a tough loss last week.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field effectively. Quinshon Judkins contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, while the Browns' balanced attack kept the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made their mark with Carson Schwesinger recording 1.5 sacks, disrupting Pittsburgh's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense forced a turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The Steelers struggled to respond, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 233 | 2 | 0 | 99.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 165 | 1 | 0 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 81 | 5.1 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 56 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 56 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malachi Corley | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 55 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

