Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
16
FINAL
21
Cleveland
Browns
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 21-16. The win was crucial for the Browns as they look to solidify their position in the division, while the Steelers were hoping to bounce back after a tough loss last week.
Cleveland's Caleb Williams shone brightly, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his poise under pressure and ability to connect with his receivers. Although Quinshon Judkins was a standout for the Steelers with a remarkable 154 rushing yards, it was A.J. Brown's 108 receiving yards that kept Pittsburgh competitive throughout the game. Ultimately, Williams' performance was enough to secure the victory for the Browns.
Defensively, the game turned when Xavier Watts intercepted two passes, providing crucial momentum shifts for Cleveland. Joey Porter led the Browns with three total tackles, contributing to a solid defensive effort that stifled the Steelers' attempts to mount a comeback. T.J. Parker's lone sack was a reminder of the pressure the Steelers applied, but it was the Browns' defensive play that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 196 | 2 | 1 | 116.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 148 | 0 | 3 | 43.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 154 | 9.6 | 21 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 6 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 10 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 60 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 19 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Gabe Davis | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55 |

