Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
55
FINAL
7
Cleveland
Browns
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Pittsburgh Steelers overwhelmed the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 55-7, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position in the 2027 season. This Week 5 matchup was critical for both teams, as the Steelers aimed to maintain momentum while the Browns sought a much-needed turnaround.
Leading the charge for the Steelers was veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns, effectively slicing through the Browns' defense. Running back James Cook III was a force on the ground, amassing 173 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts. Wide receiver Malik Nabers added to the offensive onslaught with 90 receiving yards, making it a night to remember for Pittsburgh's skill players.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt with key contributions from DeShon Elliott, who led the team with five tackles, and T.J. Watt, who notched a sack. Payton Wilson also made a pivotal play, intercepting a pass that shifted momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. The turning point came early in the second quarter when the Steelers' defense stifled a Browns drive, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 256 | 3 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 102 | 1 | 2 | 51.9 |
| Mathew Stafford | QB | 8 | 3 | 38% | 33 | 0 | 1 | 10.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 22 | 173 | 7.9 | 17 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Mathew Stafford | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Racey Wall | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall Milton | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | -1 | -0.1 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 34 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 8 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Delvin Sherwood | WR | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 34 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kc Conception | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall Milton | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Mcniel-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoha | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Castro | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 44 |

