Cleveland
Browns
5-2
30
FINAL
20
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 8 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The win was crucial for Cleveland as they look to maintain momentum in a competitive division, while the Steelers aimed to rebound after a rough stretch.
Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers had a standout performance, throwing for 204 yards and two touchdowns, though it wasn't enough to secure the victory. DK Metcalf also shone brightly, racking up 148 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren led the ground game for the Steelers with 58 rushing yards, but the offensive effort fell short against a determined Browns defense.
Cleveland's defense made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Tyson Campbell's crucial interception. Jared Verse contributed pressure with a sack, disrupting Rodgers' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Browns forced a turnover, allowing them to take control and ultimately seal the game with a strong second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 27 | 12 | 204 | 2 | 2 | 64.4 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 26 | 13 | 192 | 2 | 3 | 60.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 15 | 9 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 103.1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 11 | 6 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 9 | 56 | 6.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 148 | 21.1 | 1 | 87 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 61 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

