Cleveland
Browns
2-0
43
FINAL
19
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 43-19 in Week 3 of the 2028 season, solidifying their status as a team to watch in the AFC. With this victory, the Browns improve their record and send a clear message to their division rivals.
The Browns’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for two touchdowns and orchestrated a balanced attack. Derrick Henry showcased his dominance on the ground with 125 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and moving the chains. Pittsburgh's Drew Allar managed to put up 197 passing yards, but his efforts were not enough to keep pace with Cleveland's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Browns were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Tyson Campbell’s two interceptions that halted any momentum the Steelers attempted to build. Jared Verse added to the pressure with a sack, while Carson Schwesinger anchored the defense with six total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Campbell's second interception shifted the momentum firmly in Cleveland's favor, setting the stage for their explosive scoring run.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 29 | 12 | 41% | 197 | 1 | 5 | 36.7 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 169 | 2 | 0 | 116.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 23 | 125 | 5.4 | 37 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 78 | 7.1 | 16 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 39 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 40 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 19 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

