Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
34
FINAL
21
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 34-21 in a crucial Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, Pittsburgh's victory solidifies their standing in the competitive AFC North.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his experience and precision throughout the game. Michael Pittman was his top target, racking up 95 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Steelers' scoring efforts. On the ground, the Browns' Quinshon Judkins managed a solid 59 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Jamel Dean's interception which halted a potential scoring drive from the Browns. While the Browns' Jared Verse registered two sacks, it was Pittsburgh's ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure that ultimately decided the outcome. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Dean's interception led to a quick touchdown, giving the Steelers momentum heading into halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 42 | 24 | 298 | 3 | 2 | 83.2 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 26 | 13 | 146 | 3 | 3 | 66.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 59 | 3.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 16 | 48 | 3.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | FB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

