Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
43
FINAL
26
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 43-26 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Quarterback Drew Allar stole the show for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 400 yards and five touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver DK Metcalf, who racked up 246 receiving yards. This dynamic duo proved too much for the Browns' defense, as they consistently found ways to exploit mismatches and push the ball downfield.
Defensively, the Steelers were led by Payton Wilson, who recorded eight total tackles, helping to stifle the Browns' attack. Cleveland's turning point came when Denzel Ward intercepted an Allar pass, but the Steelers quickly responded, maintaining control and ultimately securing the win. Jared Verse did manage to add a sack for the Browns, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 32 | 21 | 400 | 5 | 2 | 122.3 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 41 | 24 | 305 | 2 | 1 | 87.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 19 | 83 | 4.4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 10 | 246 | 24.6 | 4 | 60 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

