Browns at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Cleveland Browns 18 · Iron Sharpens Iron🗡
Final Score
Browns 18 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Steelers 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPAaron Rodgers 288 yds passingRico Dowdle 84 yds rushingDK Metcalf 178 yds receivingT.J. Watt 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 287 · 383Passing yards 192 · 288Rushing yards 95 · 95Completions 22/42 · 20/29Yards per carry 3.4 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 32d ago
In a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 34-18, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Steelers as they aim for a strong finish to the season, while the Browns struggle to maintain their footing in the competitive AFC North.
Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 178 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 84 rushing yards. This dynamic offensive output allowed the Steelers to control the game and put points on the board consistently.
Defensively, the Steelers showcased their dominance, with T.J. Watt wreaking havoc on the Browns' offense, recording 2.5 sacks. Jamel Dean anchored the defense with seven total tackles, helping to limit Cleveland's scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers forced a turnover that shifted momentum, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | ||||||
| Steve YoungQB | 22/42 | 52% | 192 | 1 | 0 | 72.7 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 20/29 | 69% | 288 | 3 | 1 | 121.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Steve YoungQB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Eric DickersonHB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 13 | 84 | 6.5 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Eric DickersonHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 10 | 178 | 17.8 | 73 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Larry FitzgeraldWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nigel RaineyTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||
| Denzel WardCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Night Train LaneCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John L y n c hSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence TaylorLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond WatsonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah ChatmanDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| T.J. WattLEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin CromptonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian CastroFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-TravisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe RubioDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||
| Jason SandersK | 1/1 | 1 | 40 |
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 4 | 46 |
