Cleveland
Browns
3-2
41
FINAL
18
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-18 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Browns showcased their offensive firepower to secure a crucial victory on the road.
Cleveland's Justin Fields was the standout star, throwing for an impressive 402 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his status as a top-tier quarterback. He connected frequently with Quentin Johnston, who racked up 166 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Steelers on their heels. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton led the Steelers' ground game with 69 rushing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Browns' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Browns made key stops, including a pivotal interception by Demario Davis that shifted momentum early in the game. Although Jared Verse registered a sack for the Steelers, the Cleveland defense limited Pittsburgh’s scoring opportunities, allowing the Browns to maintain control throughout. The turning point came in the second quarter when Davis's interception set up another touchdown, stretching the lead to a comfortable margin that the Steelers could not overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 30 | 23 | 77% | 402 | 3 | 0 | 151.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 206 | 2 | 2 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 30 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 15 | 33 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 166 | 27.7 | 79 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 91 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 127 | 15.9 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Darius Cooper | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 49 |

