Cleveland
Browns
0-0
24
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display to open the 2027 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers toppled the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 56-24. This victory not only sets the tone for the Steelers' campaign but also sends a message to the rest of the league that they mean business this year.
Steelers quarterback Joe Milton was nothing short of sensational, throwing for 288 yards and five touchdown passes while also leading the team on the ground with 158 rushing yards. His connection with DK Metcalf proved pivotal, as the star receiver racked up 94 receiving yards. Milton's versatility and playmaking ability were key components in the Steelers' explosive offensive performance throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Steelers were equally impressive, with Jaquan Brisker leading the charge with six tackles. The defense made critical plays, including two interceptions by Patrick Queen, which shifted momentum at crucial moments. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers capitalized on a turnover, scoring quickly to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 288 | 5 | 2 | 97.4 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 206 | 3 | 3 | 64.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 7 | 158 | 22.6 | 4 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 17 | 99 | 5.8 | 42 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 23 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 49 | 2 | 66 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 21 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Bryan Stratton | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 17 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Mackey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brayden Blanton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

