Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-4
14
FINAL
36
Cleveland
Browns
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 36-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Browns showcased their prowess against a division rival, leaving the Steelers looking for answers as they navigate their season.
Leading the charge for the Browns was quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating both accuracy and poise under pressure. Wide receiver Isaiah Bond was his favorite target, racking up 86 receiving yards, while Quinshon Judkins added a solid ground game with 71 rushing yards. The offensive execution by Cleveland was efficient and relentless, proving too much for the Steelers' defense.
On the defensive side, Jared Verse made his mark with a crucial sack, helping to keep the Steelers' offense off balance throughout the game. Despite Joey Porter’s standout performance with nine tackles for Pittsburgh, the Browns' defense effectively contained their opponent, leading to a pivotal moment in the second quarter when they stifled a Steelers drive, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. This victory not only boosts the Browns' confidence but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 284 | 2 | 0 | 109.0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 37 | 17 | 46% | 190 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 68 | 4.5 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Thrash | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jamari Thrash | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Edmonds | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 |

