Cleveland
Browns
2-5
14
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 8 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 28-14, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. This victory was vital for the Steelers as they seek to maintain momentum in a competitive AFC North.
Offensively, the Steelers were led by quarterback Drew Allar, who threw for 186 yards and contributed significantly to the team's success. Eli Heidenreich was a standout on the ground, rushing for 129 yards, while the Browns' Shedeur Sanders found the end zone twice through the air, showcasing his ability to keep his team competitive despite the loss.
Defensively, the Steelers were anchored by Daylen Everette, who made four total tackles, helping to stifle the Browns' offensive efforts. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that the Browns struggled to close. Despite some defensive highlights from Jared Verse and Ronnie Hickman for Cleveland, the Steelers' consistent pressure ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 186 | 2 | 1 | 116.2 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 165 | 2 | 1 | 82.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 13 | 129 | 9.9 | 23 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 52 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 41 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 23 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

