Browns at Steelers
Cleveland Browns 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 16 · SNL
Final Score
Browns 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 16 1 TD · 3 FG · 1 XPTaylen Green 252 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 108 yds rushingKC Concepcion Jr 73 yds receivingAsante Samuel Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 369 · 305Passing yards 252 · 240Rushing yards 117 · 65Completions 21/34 · 27/43Yards per carry 4.2 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Cleveland Browns secured a 21-16 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Browns who ultimately emerged victorious, bolstering their standing in the league.
Browns quarterback Taylen Green was instrumental in the win, throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Quinshon Judkins added to the success on the ground, rushing for an impressive 108 yards, while KC Concepcion Jr. contributed with 73 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made key stops when it mattered most, led by Ronnie Hickman, who tallied eight total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Browns defense held strong, stifling a potential game-tying drive from the Steelers. Although Pittsburgh's Cam Heyward recorded 1.5 sacks and Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass, it was Cleveland's defensive resilience that ultimately sealed the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 21/34 | 62% | 252 | 2 | 2 | 79.5 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 27/43 | 63% | 240 | 0 | 1 | 67.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 18 | 108 | 6.0 | 43 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raheim SandersHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tylan WallaceWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael BurtonFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-MatosLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SawyerLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe RubioDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/2 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 3/3 | 1 | 42 |