Cleveland
Browns
5-2
31
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 37-31, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess on the field.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for an impressive 418 yards and four touchdowns, proving once again why he's a force to be reckoned with. His primary target, Germie Bernard, had a standout performance, racking up 149 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards. Together, their efforts kept the Browns' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Pittsburgh's defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with Evan Johnson leading the way with 12 total tackles, helping to stifle the Browns' offensive efforts when it mattered most. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a key interception by Mekhi Blackmon of the Browns shifted momentum briefly, but the Steelers held firm, ultimately sealing their victory with timely stops and strong play.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 418 | 4 | 2 | 112.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 39 | 26 | 67% | 316 | 2 | 0 | 108.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 39 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 104 | 1 | 95 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 10 | 136 | 13.6 | 45 | 1 | 49 | 2 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 98 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 45 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Johnson | CB | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Raymond | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |

