Cleveland
Browns
1-6
17
FINAL
52
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 52-17, showcasing their offensive firepower in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory solidifies the Steelers' position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Browns are left searching for answers after a lopsided defeat.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns, displaying his veteran poise throughout the game. DK Metcalf was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 175 receiving yards, while Jaylen Warren contributed significantly on the ground with 71 rushing yards. The Steelers’ offense was in full rhythm, overpowering the Browns at every turn.
Pittsburgh's defense also played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Jalen Ramsey's two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the Steelers. T.J. Watt added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Browns' offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively sealing the Browns' fate and establishing a commanding lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 321 | 3 | 0 | 121.5 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 34 | 14 | 41% | 229 | 1 | 3 | 37.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 71 | 7.1 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 31 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 9 | 175 | 19.4 | 100 | 3 | 83 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 67 | 1 | 70 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 55 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

