Cleveland
Browns
0-1
42
FINAL
34
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 2 of the 2027 season, the Cleveland Browns outlasted the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 42-34. Both teams entered the game looking to establish dominance early in the season, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 358 yards and six touchdowns. His favorite target, Nyck Harbor, had a standout performance with 273 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Despite the efforts of Pittsburgh's Rico Dowdle, who rushed for 36 yards, the Browns' aerial attack proved too much for the Steelers to handle.
Defensively, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. was a force for Cleveland, recording six total tackles and the same number of sacks, disrupting Pittsburgh's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Emmanuel McNeil-Warren intercepted a pass, halting a Steelers drive and allowing the Browns to extend their lead. This pivotal moment underscored Cleveland's defensive prowess and ultimately secured their victory in this intense rivalry matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 27 | 14 | 358 | 6 | 2 | 106.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 12 | 312 | 2 | 3 | 81.1 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 10 | 273 | 27.3 | 6 | 65 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cobb | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | LEDG | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Callen | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 48 |

