Cleveland
Browns
3-0
42
FINAL
46
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 46-42, solidifying their position in the AFC North. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in a contest marked by explosive offense and clutch plays.
Taylen Green had a standout performance for the Browns, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was Keaton Mitchell of the Steelers who stole the spotlight with a remarkable 173 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Browns' defense to keep drives alive. Iverson Hooks also made a significant impact for Cleveland, racking up 163 receiving yards and providing Green with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were able to apply pressure with Nick Herbig recording a crucial sack, while the Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah led the team in tackles and also snagged an interception. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Steelers' defense stiffened, forcing the Browns to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown, ultimately allowing Pittsburgh to hold off Cleveland's comeback attempt. This win not only boosts the Steelers' confidence but also sets the tone for their upcoming challenges in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 22 | 12 | 358 | 5 | 1 | 120.2 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 20 | 15 | 221 | 2 | 1 | 123.1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 19 | 173 | 9.1 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 17 | 1.7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 4 | 163 | 40.8 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Luke Hasz | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Onye | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Ingle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 59 |
| Palmer Williams | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

