Cleveland
Browns
3-4
39
FINAL
42
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 42-39, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Steelers who ultimately emerged victorious in this tightly contested matchup.
Drew Allar led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 310 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with a talented receiving corps. DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up 130 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle added balance to the offense with an impressive 100 rushing yards, contributing to an explosive performance from the Steelers' offensive unit.
On the defensive side, Pittsburgh's Jalen Ramsey tallied six total tackles, anchoring a unit that made key stops throughout the game. The turning point came when Jamel Dean intercepted a crucial pass in the fourth quarter, setting up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for the Steelers. With Alex Highsmith contributing a sack, the defense played a vital role in maintaining the lead against a resilient Browns squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 20 | 12 | 310 | 4 | 3 | 104.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 32 | 22 | 250 | 2 | 2 | 86.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 100 | 9.1 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

