Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-11
42
FINAL
41
Cleveland
Browns
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6h ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 42-41, securing their playoff spot in dramatic fashion. With both teams fighting for postseason positioning, the stakes couldn't have been higher, setting the stage for a classic AFC North rivalry. Pittsburgh's offensive fireworks were led by Joe Milton, who threw for four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 194 rushing yards, while Jerimiah Smith was unstoppable in the air, accumulating 190 receiving yards. This potent trio propelled the Steelers' high-octane offense to success, leaving the Browns scrambling to keep up. Defensively, the Steelers made key contributions, highlighted by Myles Garrett's two sacks, which disrupted the Browns' offensive rhythm at crucial moments. Javon Bullard's four tackles ensured Pittsburgh maintained pressure throughout the game. The turning point came when the Steelers' defense forced a critical turnover late in the fourth quarter, which paved the way for the game-winning drive, sealing their victory as time expired.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Lamar JacksonQB211571%28621125.5
Joe MiltonQB20945%2224285.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jonathan TaylorHB1419413.9371680
Lamar JacksonQB717525.053800
Justice HaynesHB17714.2180181
Joe MiltonQB2126.011120
Trey'Dez GreenTE122.0—120
Kayshon BoutteWR000.0—001
Tucker KraftTE000.0—000
Jerimiah SmithWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jerimiah SmithWR619031.7323640
Romeo DoubsWR59318.6221370
Troy FranklinWR27135.5180380
Tucker KraftTE35719.0360290
Kayshon BoutteWR23316.570170
Justice HaynesHB33210.7241150
Germie BernardWR12020.0100200
Jonathan TaylorHB188.02080
Nate BoerkircherTE144.0—140
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Drew StevensK0060
Dominic ZvadaK0050
Jack FoxP0000