Cleveland
Browns
8-8
16
FINAL
24
Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 9 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 24-16. Both teams were vying for crucial playoff positioning in this pivotal season, but the Steelers managed to hold off the Browns and secure the victory at home.
Offensively, Taylen Green led the charge for Pittsburgh with a solid performance, throwing for 187 yards, while Jalon Daniels contributed with a touchdown pass. The ground game was anchored by Rayshon Luke, who rushed for 56 yards, and DeVonta Smith emerged as a key target, racking up 93 receiving yards to keep the Browns' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Steelers were able to disrupt Cleveland's rhythm, highlighted by Alex Highsmith's crucial sack that shifted momentum late in the game. Will Lee III's six tackles showcased the team's ability to stifle the Browns’ offensive plays. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Steelers' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 32 | 16 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 29 | 22 | 182 | 1 | 0 | 102.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 53 | 4.1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elija Lofton | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Lee III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lander Barton | SAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Posa | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amaris Williams | REDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Gentry | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kemari Copeland | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Messiah Delhomme | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

