Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
17
FINAL
31
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 31-17, solidifying their position as early contenders in the 2026 season. This game was pivotal for both teams, as the Browns aimed to maintain momentum while the Steelers sought to bounce back from previous losses.
Cleveland's offense was electric, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Denzel Boston was the standout receiver, racking up an impressive 189 yards, while Dylan Sampson contributed with a solid ground game, totaling 80 rushing yards. Together, they fueled a potent offensive attack that kept the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, particularly with Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's interception, which shifted momentum at a critical juncture. Tyson Campbell's eight tackles helped contain the Steelers' offense, while Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's half-sack added pressure when it mattered most. The combination of timely defensive stops and opportunistic plays ultimately sealed the victory for Cleveland, as they demonstrated both resilience and dominance on their home field.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 297 | 3 | 2 | 87.7 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 43 | 20 | 47% | 186 | 0 | 2 | 39.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 76 | 5.8 | 42 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | HB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 189 | 47.3 | 135 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 49 |

