Cleveland
Browns
0-5
28
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 28-14. The win further solidifies the Browns' position in the playoff race, while the Steelers struggled to find their footing against a resilient opponent.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for 217 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Meanwhile, KC Concepcion Jr. emerged as a key target, racking up 65 receiving yards. The Steelers' James Cook III found some success on the ground, amassing 66 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Browns' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Browns were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Grant Delpit's seven tackles, Kamari Lassiter's sack, and Mory Bamba's crucial interception. The turning point came in the second half when Bamba's pick halted a promising Steelers drive, allowing Cleveland to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Brownsβ defense played a pivotal role in stifling Pittsburghβs efforts and sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 217 | 1 | 1 | 105.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 184 | 1 | 2 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 23 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 55 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 12 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 34 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mory Bamba | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

