Cleveland
Browns
4-8
40
FINAL
24
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 showdown, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 40-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The victory not only showcased Cleveland's offensive prowess but also marked a significant step in their pursuit of postseason glory.
Joe Milton was the standout performer for the Browns, throwing for an impressive 335 yards and connecting on six touchdown passes, establishing himself as a formidable force in the air. Isaiah Bond complemented Milton's effort with a stellar performance, racking up 108 receiving yards, while the Steelers’ Jaylen Warren led his team on the ground with 80 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cleveland's explosive offense.
Defensively, Cleveland made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Malik Muhammad II led the way with four total tackles, while Will James intercepted a pass, further stifling Pittsburgh's opportunities. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Milton threw three touchdown passes, creating a gap that the Steelers couldn't overcome, ultimately sealing the Browns' commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 335 | 6 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 17 | 5 | 29% | 81 | 2 | 1 | 61.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.Michael Sturdivant | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 12 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 17 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 9 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| J.Michael Sturdivant | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 15 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Hall | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will James | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qua Moss | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

