Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
27
FINAL
6
Cleveland
Browns
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive contest in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 27-6 victory. This win not only boosts the Steelers' record but also reaffirms their status as serious contenders in the league, while the Browns face tough questions moving forward.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a standout performance, throwing for 208 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise. Jerome Bettis added a solid ground attack with 75 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman emerged as a reliable target, racking up 126 receiving yards. This offensive explosion allowed Pittsburgh to control the pace of the game effectively.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with T.J. Watt leading the charge, recording three sacks that disrupted Cleveland's rhythm. Jalen Ramsey also contributed with a key interception, further stifling any potential comeback from the Browns. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense held Cleveland to a three-and-out, allowing the Steelers to extend their lead and maintain momentum heading into the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 28 | 15 | 208 | 2 | 0 | 101.4 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 41 | 19 | 178 | 1 | 3 | 36.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome THE BUS Bettis | HB | 15 | 75 | 5.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Gordon Flash | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| Josh Gordon Flash | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Brown AB | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jerome THE BUS Bettis | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Haden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 50 |

