Cleveland
Browns
2-5
22
FINAL
39
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 8 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 39-22, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory not only boosts the Steelers' momentum but also puts them in a strong position as the season approaches its final stretch.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a standout performance, throwing for 401 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability and command of the offense. His connection with the receiving corps was particularly lethal, allowing the Steelers to stretch the field and keep the Browns' defense on their heels. On the other side, Cleveland's Taylen Green rushed for 64 yards, while KC Concepcion Jr. led the Browns in receiving with 131 yards, but their efforts fell short against Pittsburgh's high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Steelers made critical plays to secure the win, highlighted by Jamel Dean's interception that halted a potential scoring drive from the Browns. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Dean's pick set up another quick touchdown for Pittsburgh, stretching their lead to an insurmountable margin. While the Browns fought valiantly, the Steelers' relentless pressure and timely defensive stops ultimately sealed the outcome in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 401 | 5 | 0 | 154.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 169 | 2 | 3 | 58.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 131 | 43.7 | 46 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 32 | 3 | 30 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 46 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 44 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

