Cleveland
Browns
1-0
63
FINAL
3
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing a decisive 63-3 victory in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This lopsided win showcased the Browns' dominance early in the year, leaving the Steelers searching for answers after a rough outing at home.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by a balanced attack. Jeremiyah Love spearheaded the ground game with 101 rushing yards, while Nick Marsh emerged as the top target in the passing game, racking up 79 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Steelers quarterback Taylen Green put up impressive numbers with 450 passing yards and five touchdown passes, but it was all in vain as the scoreline reflected a stark disparity.
The Browns' defense was relentless, contributing significantly to the outcome with their pressure and playmaking. Dylan Stewart was a standout, notching three sacks, while DJ McKinney made his mark with two interceptions, both of which turned the tide in favor of Cleveland. The game shifted dramatically in the first half when the Browns' defense intercepted Green, leading to a quick touchdown that set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 450 | 5 | 0 | 139.2 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 29 | 7 | 24% | 101 | 0 | 3 | 2.0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 12 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 39 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 24 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kenny Johnson | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ McKinney | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dylan Stewart | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaden Mangham | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dave Beckham | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 55 |

