Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-4
20
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought Week 5 clash, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams eager to prove their dominance in the division, this matchup was critical for momentum as the season approaches its halfway point.
Cleveland's quarterback Jordan Love delivered a standout performance, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays under pressure. His connection with the receiving corps was evident, leading the Browns to crucial scoring drives that kept the pressure on the Steelers' defense. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's Chase Hendricks had a notable game, racking up 113 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Browns were led by Grant Delpit, who registered three total tackles, but it was the overall team effort that made the difference. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cleveland's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive by Pittsburgh, creating a sense of urgency that ultimately forced the Steelers to settle for a field goal. With T.J. Watt recording two sacks and Max Sharp snagging an interception, Pittsburgh's defense kept them in the game, but it was Cleveland's timely stops that sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 327 | 3 | 1 | 107.8 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 30 | 12 | 40% | 227 | 1 | 0 | 78.0 |
| Chase Hendricks | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Cleary | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Hendricks | WR | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 83 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 46 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan Morse | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 14 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jamie Cleary | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quincy Burke | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Sharp | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Cash | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Manny Leach | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rob Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kai Wheeler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |

