Cleveland
Browns
1-6
27
FINAL
40
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns 40-27 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Steelers as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in a competitive AFC North.
Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers at critical moments. Kyle Pitts Sr. was Allar's favorite target, racking up 129 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, Quinshon Judkins led the Browns' ground game with 49 rushing yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jalen Ramsey's interception not only halted a Cleveland drive but also set up a crucial touchdown that expanded Pittsburgh's lead. Despite a strong effort from Tyson Campbell, who recorded four tackles, the Browns' defense couldn't contain the explosive plays from Allar and the Steelers, sealing their fate in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 17 | 319 | 4 | 0 | 152.7 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 25 | 18 | 193 | 1 | 1 | 90.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

