Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
28
FINAL
42
Cleveland
Browns
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns secured a decisive 42-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 of the 2026 season, further establishing their dominance in the division. With both teams vying for playoff positioning early in the season, this matchup carried significant implications for their postseason aspirations.
Cleveland's offense was electric, led by Fernando Mendoza who tossed three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone with precision. Chris Johnson was a standout on the ground, amassing an impressive 196 rushing yards, which continually put pressure on the Steelers' defense. Meanwhile, Davante Adams kept Pittsburgh in the game with a stellar performance, racking up 138 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Browns were pivotal in their victory, highlighted by Jourdan Lewis's six total tackles and a key interception from Ruben Hyppolite II that shifted momentum late in the game. Genesis Smith added to the pressure on the Steelers with a sack that disrupted their rhythm. The turning point came in the third quarter when Cleveland's defense stymied a critical drive, allowing the offense to extend their lead and ultimately seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 27 | 15 | 314 | 3 | 2 | 103.0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 13 | 9 | 182 | 3 | 1 | 119.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 21 | 196 | 9.3 | 3 | 83 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Matt Landers | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 46 |

