Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
44
FINAL
42
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 44-42, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish dominance, but it was the Steelers who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for an impressive 429 yards and five touchdowns. His top target, Isaiah Bond, was a force on the field, racking up 228 receiving yards and consistently creating mismatches against the Steelers' secondary. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's Rico Dowdle provided a powerful ground game, accumulating 123 rushing yards that proved crucial in keeping the chains moving.
On the defensive side, Daylen Everette led the Steelers with five total tackles, while veteran Cam Heyward made an impact with two sacks, disrupting Sanders' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Steelers held off a Browns drive, thanks in part to an interception by Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. The defensive stand allowed Pittsburgh to maintain their slim lead and secure the win in a contest that showcased both offensive firepower and timely defensive plays.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 28 | 15 | 429 | 5 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 22 | 15 | 234 | 4 | 1 | 123.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 5 | 228 | 45.6 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

