Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
30
FINAL
9
Cleveland
Browns
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 30-9 victory, solidifying their position in the early season standings. The game showcased the Steelers' offensive prowess while the Browns struggled to find their rhythm, making this matchup crucial for both teams as they aim to establish their identities in the 2026 season.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for two touchdowns and helping the team maintain control throughout the game. Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 88 rushing yards, while Cleveland's Taylen Green put on a valiant effort with 305 passing yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to shift the momentum. Jeff Caldwell was a bright spot for the Browns, accumulating 126 receiving yards, but the offense couldn't capitalize on his production.
Defensively, Jalen Ramsey was a standout for the Steelers, recording two interceptions that halted any potential momentum from the Browns. Meanwhile, Jared Verse of the Browns was a force on the defensive line, notching three sacks, but the lack of overall defensive support allowed Pittsburgh to stay ahead. The turning point came early in the second half when Ramsey's second interception set up a touchdown drive that extended the Steelers' lead, leaving Cleveland in a deep hole they could not escape.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 46 | 24 | 305 | 1 | 3 | 53.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 31 | 22 | 259 | 2 | 0 | 117.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | 6 | 0.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 9 | 126 | 14.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 55 |

