Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
44
FINAL
18
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns 44-18 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their place as serious contenders. This matchup was critical for both teams, as the Steelers aimed to maintain their momentum while the Browns sought to bounce back after a tough start to the season.
Ben Roethlisberger showcased his veteran prowess, throwing for 285 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Steelers' offense efficiently throughout the game. Meanwhile, Willie Parker contributed significantly with 69 rushing yards, consistently keeping the chains moving. On the receiving end, Braylon Edwards stood out for the Browns with an impressive 145 yards, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Ike Taylor making a game-changing impact by securing two interceptions. The Steelers' defense stifled the Browns' chances and shifted the momentum decisively after Taylor's second interception, which led to a quick touchdown and widened the gap. Despite Orpheus Roye's two sacks for Cleveland, the Steelers' defensive unit ultimately proved too formidable, allowing them to pull away in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 45 | 28 | 285 | 2 | 2 | 76.6 |
| Derek Anderson | QB | 43 | 18 | 277 | 2 | 2 | 59.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Parker | HB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Stanley Cobbs | HB | 10 | 61 | 6.1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Reuben Droughns | HB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Najeh Davenport | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Derek Anderson | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Joseph Jurevicius | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| John Kuhn | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dennis Northcutt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Washington | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Braylon Edwards | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Edwards | WR | 6 | 145 | 24.2 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Hines Ward | WR | 13 | 124 | 9.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Joseph Jurevicius | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Santonio Holmes | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Willie Parker | HB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Sean Morey | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nate Washington | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kellen Winslow Jr | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Heath Miller | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Reuben Droughns | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Lawrence Vickers | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Kuhn | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Reid | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylon McCutcheon | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Orpheus Roye | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andra Davis | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie McGinest | SAM | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gary Baxter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brodney Pool | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ted Washington | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Russell | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Jones | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leigh Bodden | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Townsend | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Casey Hampton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Foote | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryant McFadden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Polamalu | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Williams | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Farrior | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jovan Haye | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alvin McKinley | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stewart | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ralph Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Hoke | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricardo Colclough | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamerion Wimbley | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Smith | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Dawson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Jeff Reed | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 42 |
| Chris Gardocki | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

