Browns at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 22, Cleveland Browns 18 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Browns 18 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJosh Allen 202 yds passingD'Andre Swift 53 yds rushingMichael Pittman 68 yds receivingNik Bonitto 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 215 · 242Passing yards 153 · 195Rushing yards 62 · 47Completions 14/15 · 12/15Yards per carry 4.4 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a tightly contested Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 22-18. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Steelers who came out on top in a game that showcased their offensive firepower.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 202 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be the difference-maker. Wide receiver Michael Pittman was his favorite target, racking up 68 receiving yards, while the running game complemented the passing attack effectively to keep the Browns' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Steelers were anchored by Nik Bonitto, who recorded four total tackles, helping to stifle the Browns' attempts to gain momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Allen connected on a crucial touchdown pass that shifted the momentum in favor of Pittsburgh, allowing them to hold off a late surge by Cleveland.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 14/15 | 93% | 162 | 1 | 0 | 133.8 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 12/15 | 80% | 202 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 2 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 18 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 38 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Emmanuel PhillipsWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Keeanu BentonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake CobbSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Ryan WrightP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/2 | 2 | 0 |