Cleveland
Browns
0-0
22
FINAL
57
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a dominant performance in their season opener, defeating the Cleveland Browns 57-22. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for the year, showcasing the Steelers' offensive firepower and a strong start in the division.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was their quarterback, who threw for an impressive 495 yards and a staggering eight touchdowns, making it a night to remember. The receiving corps flourished, with one standout racking up 176 receiving yards, while the ground game contributed with 84 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack and keeping the Browns' defense on its heels.
While the Steelers' offense stole the show, the Browns' defense had its moments, particularly with Tyler Nubin's five tackles and Micah Parsons' 2.5 sacks. However, the turning point came early in the second half when Pittsburgh scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively halting any momentum Cleveland hoped to build. The Steelers’ relentless offensive assault proved too much for the Browns to handle, resulting in a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delbert Holliday | QB | 47 | 27 | 57% | 495 | 8 | 5 | 93.8 |
| Bryce Kilmore | QB | 33 | 13 | 39% | 185 | 1 | 3 | 30.4 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Grant Lincoln | HB | 10 | 80 | 8.0 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 176 | 22.0 | 40 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 174 | 24.9 | 75 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 33 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Grant Lincoln | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

