Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
17
FINAL
0
Cleveland
Browns
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Pittsburgh Steelers shut out the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 17-0 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Pittsburgh's confidence but also establishes their defensive prowess early in the season, leaving the Browns looking for answers as they face a tough road ahead.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the standout performer, throwing for 180 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his team to victory. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was his top target, racking up 93 receiving yards, while the ground game was bolstered by a solid performance from the Steelers’ offense. Despite the score, Nick Chubb of the Browns put forth a commendable effort, rushing for 85 yards.
The Steelers' defense played a critical role in the shutout, with Joey Porter making a game-changing interception that halted any momentum the Browns hoped to build. Cleveland's defense, spearheaded by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who recorded four total tackles and two sacks, fought valiantly but ultimately couldn't contain Pittsburgh's offensive output. The turning point came when the Steelers capitalized on Porter's interception, converting it into points and solidifying their control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 14 | 9 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 20 | 8 | 73 | 0 | 2 | 11.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Chubb | HB | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 58 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

