Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-3
35
FINAL
13
Cleveland
Browns
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns 35-13 in a decisive Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their position as a formidable contender in the AFC, while the Browns struggled to find their footing early in the season.
Drew Allar shined as the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 241 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Rico Dowdle was a dual threat, racking up 131 rushing yards and adding 89 receiving yards, proving to be a crucial asset in both the ground game and the passing attack. The offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Allar to exploit the Browns' defensive vulnerabilities.
Defensively, the Steelers were dominant, stifling the Browns' offensive efforts and forcing critical turnovers. Joey Porter’s interception was a turning point in the game, halting a Cleveland drive that could have shifted momentum. Although Payton Wilson of the Browns registered a sack, it was the Pittsburgh defense's overall pressure and discipline that helped secure the victory, limiting Cleveland to just 13 points.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 241 | 4 | 1 | 130.5 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 11 | 41% | 140 | 0 | 2 | 26.7 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 131 | 8.7 | 26 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 53 | 4.1 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 89 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 17 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

