Browns at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Cleveland Browns 21 · REGS LG
Final Score
Browns 21 5 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 38 3 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPShedeur Sanders 326 yds passingJaylen Warren 58 yds rushingDK Metcalf 140 yds receivingJalen Ramsey 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 394 · 370Passing yards 326 · 290Rushing yards 68 · 80Completions 54/86 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.8 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 38-21 in a critical Week 8 matchup of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers’ offense, throwing for two touchdowns while managing the game effectively. DK Metcalf was a standout receiver, amassing 140 yards and making several key catches that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders put up impressive numbers for the Browns with 326 passing yards, but it was not enough to counter the Steelers' offensive firepower.
Pittsburgh's defense was a game-changer, highlighted by Jalen Ramsey's eight total tackles and an interception, which shifted momentum in the Steelers' favor. Alex Highsmith was a constant threat, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted Cleveland's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ramsey's interception led to a quick touchdown, giving Pittsburgh a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | ||||||
| Shedeur SandersQB | 30/45 | 67% | 326 | 2 | 2 | 84.1 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 24/41 | 59% | 290 | 2 | 0 | 96.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Shedeur SandersQB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 14 | 58 | 4.1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 9 | 140 | 15.6 | 55 | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Andrew BeckFB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Denzel WardCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. LockeFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 5 | 36 |
