Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
42
FINAL
18
Cleveland
Browns
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a commanding 42-18 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 4 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial divisional standings, this matchup was critical for momentum heading into the middle of the season.
Steelers quarterback Drake Maye was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 345 yards and five touchdowns, leading a relentless offensive assault. He connected effectively with Trey McBride, who racked up 95 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Despite the Browns' efforts, they struggled to keep pace with Pittsburgh's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Steelers were equally impressive, with Patrick Queen delivering a standout performance that included two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Pittsburgh. Isaiah Pola-Mao anchored the defense with seven total tackles, helping to stifle the Browns' offensive attempts. The turning point came in the second quarter when Queen's second interception led to a quick touchdown, propelling the Steelers to a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 15 | 345 | 5 | 0 | 148.0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 13 | 134 | 0 | 3 | 19.1 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

