Cleveland
Browns
0-5
28
FINAL
45
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a commanding 45-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns in a pivotal Week 8 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess, continuing to establish themselves as a formidable contender in the league.
Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for two touchdowns and kept the chains moving with precision passing. Jerome "The Bus" Bettis bulldozed his way to 120 rushing yards, consistently wearing down the Browns' defense. Meanwhile, Antonio Brown was a nightmare for Cleveland's secondary, racking up 142 receiving yards and making crucial plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Steelers made key stops at critical moments, highlighted by Jamel Dean's interception, which shifted momentum in their favor. Cam Heyward's 1.5 sacks disrupted Cleveland's offensive rhythm and contributed to a steady pressure on quarterback Taylen Green. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating an insurmountable lead that the Browns could not overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 40 | 20 | 307 | 2 | 1 | 81.9 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 38 | 23 | 306 | 2 | 0 | 103.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome THE BUS Bettis | HB | 13 | 120 | 9.2 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Gordon Flash | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Brown AB | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown AB | WR | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Josh Gordon Flash | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerome THE BUS Bettis | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Haden | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 54 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

