Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
49
FINAL
38
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 49-38 in a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, securing their place in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high, as both teams fought fiercely for a shot at the ultimate prize in the league.
Pittsburgh's offensive fireworks were led by quarterback Drew Allar, who tossed three touchdown passes, while Keaton Mitchell was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 238 rushing yards. The Steelers' offensive unit displayed a potent mix of explosive plays and sustained drives, keeping the Browns' defense on their heels throughout the game. On the other side, Cleveland's Taylen Green threw for 296 yards and connected with Jeff Caldwell for a notable 103 receiving yards, showcasing the Browns' offensive capability in a high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the Steelers made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. T.J. Watt contributed with a sack, while Payton Wilson led the team with five total tackles, helping to stifle Cleveland's late-game push. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a key turnover, allowing the offense to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory, keeping their Super Bowl hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 296 | 2 | 0 | 103.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 11 | 9 | 82% | 198 | 3 | 1 | 120.4 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 27 | 238 | 8.8 | 28 | 3 | 74 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 56 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 12 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 13 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 9 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Samson Ebukam | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |

