Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
16
FINAL
10
Cleveland
Browns
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 16-10 in a tightly contested Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Steelers’ momentum but also sets the stage for a competitive season in the AFC North, where every game counts towards playoff positioning.
Bobby Turner of the Browns showcased his skills in the air, throwing for 242 yards and a touchdown, making him the standout passer of the game. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren led the Steelers’ ground attack with 54 rushing yards, while Jerry Jeudy emerged as a key target for Cleveland, racking up an impressive 113 receiving yards. The offensive efforts kept the game close, but it was a battle of defenses that ultimately decided the outcome.
Pittsburgh's defense played a crucial role, highlighted by Junior Higgins, who recorded a sack that disrupted the Browns' offensive rhythm. Although Grant Delpit of the Browns tallied 11 total tackles, it was Higgins' pivotal play that marked a turning point in the contest, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead in the fourth quarter. The defensive standouts ensured that both teams fought hard, but it was the Steelers who held off the Browns to secure the hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Turner | QB | 44 | 25 | 57% | 242 | 1 | 0 | 79.9 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 31 | 25 | 81% | 205 | 0 | 0 | 94.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 31 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 25 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bobby Turner | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 10 | 113 | 11.3 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Danny Jennings | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Higgins | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Andre Easley | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matias Castro | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |

