Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
17
FINAL
38
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Cleveland Browns trounced the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 38-17, solidifying their grip on the division early in the 2026 season. The Browns' powerful performance showcased their offensive prowess against a bitter rival, leaving no doubt about their intentions this year.
Leading the charge for Cleveland was Quinshon Judkins, who dominated the ground game with a staggering 174 rushing yards, making it difficult for the Steelers to contain him. On the other side, Drew Allar of Pittsburgh had a respectable outing, throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to match the offensive explosion from the Browns. DK Metcalf also shined for the Steelers, racking up 116 receiving yards, but the Pittsburgh offense struggled to find consistency.
Defensively, the Browns made their presence felt, with Ronnie Hickman contributing a key sack that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm. Grant Delpit's interception further swung momentum in favor of Cleveland, marking a pivotal moment in the game. The Browns' defense played a crucial role in stifling Pittsburgh's attempts to mount a comeback, ultimately sealing the victory and sending a message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 31 | 13 | 214 | 2 | 2 | 60.4 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 18 | 12 | 136 | 2 | 0 | 126.1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 174 | 9.2 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

