Cleveland
Browns
2-10
29
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, battling for postseason positioning in a tightly contested division.
Lamar Jackson was the standout for the Browns, throwing for 234 yards and two touchdowns while also showcasing his ability to extend plays. Justice Haynes made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for an impressive 180 yards, helping to keep the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game. Jerimiah Smith led the receiving corps for Pittsburgh, racking up 109 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Steelers were active, with Joey Porter snagging two interceptions and making crucial plays to keep the game close. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a key stop by the Browns' defense allowed them to regain possession and run down the clock, ultimately sealing the victory. Maxwell Hairston led Pittsburgh with six tackles, but the Browns' offensive firepower proved too much to overcome in the final moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 234 | 2 | 3 | 80.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 170 | 1 | 2 | 70.8 |
| Cam Akers | FB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 67 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Haynes | HB | 22 | 180 | 8.2 | 38 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 10 | 90 | 9.0 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerimiah Smith | WR | 2 | 109 | 54.5 | 10 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 61 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 31 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 22 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 43 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

