Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
13
FINAL
23
Cleveland
Browns
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 11 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-13, solidifying their grip on a playoff position as the season inches toward its conclusion. The victory not only boosts Cleveland's confidence but also serves as a crucial head-to-head win against a division rival.
Cleveland's offense was spearheaded by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 240 yards, showcasing precision in the air. Running back Quinshon Judkins contributed significantly with 97 rushing yards, while Denzel Boston emerged as a reliable target with 91 receiving yards. The balanced attack kept the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns were relentless, highlighted by Denzel Ward's seven total tackles and Mason Graham's sack that disrupted Pittsburgh's rhythm. The game's turning point came when Brian Branch intercepted a pass late in the third quarter, setting the stage for a touchdown that extended Cleveland’s lead and ultimately sealed the victory. The Browns' ability to capitalize on defensive plays proved decisive in this hard-fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 240 | 0 | 1 | 70.2 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 163 | 1 | 1 | 71.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 97 | 5.7 | 29 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh McKee | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Colon | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Williams | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Lee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Cooke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Rogers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 41 |

