Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
35
FINAL
17
Cleveland
Browns
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 35-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 4 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance in the AFC North. The win not only boosts the Steelers' confidence but also puts them in a strong position as they continue their quest for playoff contention.
Drew Allar was instrumental for the Steelers, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the offense effectively. Rico Dowdle complemented the passing game with a solid performance on the ground, amassing 103 rushing yards, while DK Metcalf torched the Browns' defense with 137 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
The Steelers' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Daylen Everette's interception that shifted momentum in favor of Pittsburgh. The Browns struggled to contain the Steelers’ offensive firepower, and Jared Verse's lone sack was not enough to disrupt Allar's rhythm. Ultimately, the Steelers' balanced attack and defensive stands made the difference, sealing a convincing win on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 46 | 23 | 305 | 2 | 3 | 58.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 44 | 24 | 272 | 3 | 0 | 96.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 42 | 3.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 9 | 137 | 15.2 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 | 23 | 2 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 55 |

