Cleveland
Browns
0-3
6
FINAL
46
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns with a decisive final score of 46-6 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidified the Steelers' position in the playoff race but also showcased their offensive prowess against a struggling Browns team.
Drew Allar led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 380 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as a formidable force on the field. He connected with DK Metcalf for a staggering 191 receiving yards, proving to be an unstoppable duo throughout the game. Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle added to the offensive onslaught with a solid 69 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack that kept the Browns' defense on its heels.
The Steelers' defense also played a crucial role in this lopsided affair, highlighted by Nick Herbig's two sacks and DeShon Elliott's interception. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Elliott's pick set up another Allar touchdown pass, pushing the Steelers' lead to 27-0 and demoralizing the Browns. With Cleveland unable to recover, Pittsburgh's defense consistently stifled any attempts to mount a comeback, sealing a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 50 | 29 | 58% | 380 | 4 | 0 | 108.7 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 37 | 12 | 32% | 103 | 0 | 3 | 7.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 191 | 23.9 | 118 | 3 | 79 | 2 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 6 | 6 | 4 | 38 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

