Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
65
FINAL
29
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Cleveland Browns with a commanding final score of 65-29, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only bolstered the Steelers' confidence but also solidified their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Brett Favre put on a spectacular performance, throwing for an astonishing 650 yards and a staggering nine touchdowns, leading a relentless air assault that left the Browns' defense scrambling. Jerry Rice was a key target, racking up 218 receiving yards, while Barry Sanders kept the Browns in the game with a strong ground game, accumulating 134 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark as well, with Ernest Jones IV leading the charge in tackles, recording seven total stops. R Mason Thomas added pressure with a sack, and Chamarri Conner's interception proved pivotal, halting any momentum the Browns tried to build. The game's turning point came when the Steelers scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Favre | QB | 44 | 27 | 61% | 650 | 9 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 250 | 3 | 1 | 123.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Sanders | HB | 29 | 134 | 4.6 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Earl Campbell | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Gates | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Rice | WR | 9 | 218 | 24.2 | 56 | 6 | 52 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 9 | 190 | 21.1 | 36 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 7 | 173 | 24.7 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 43 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | — | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Antonio Gates | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Barry Sanders | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke Hudson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Willis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 57 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

