Cleveland
Browns
5-2
41
FINAL
47
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-41, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams came into the game hungry for a win, but it was the Steelers who ultimately emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 512 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and precision. He connected frequently with Drake London, who racked up a staggering 263 receiving yards, proving to be a constant deep threat throughout the game. Kaelon Black contributed on the ground with 83 rushing yards, adding balance to the Steelers' explosive offense.
The Browns' defense struggled to contain the Steelers' dynamic attack, with Kristian Fulton leading his team with 11 total tackles but unable to disrupt the rhythm of Lawrence. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when a crucial touchdown pass from Lawrence to London sealed the game, leaving the Browns with too little time to respond. Despite a valiant effort, it was the Steelers' offensive firepower that ultimately dictated the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 43 | 34 | 512 | 6 | 0 | 155.8 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 44 | 28 | 446 | 3 | 0 | 120.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 21 | 83 | 4.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 13 | 263 | 20.2 | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 53 |

