Cleveland
Browns
0-5
28
FINAL
45
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
The 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Taylen GreenQB40203072181.9
Aaron RodgersQB382330620103.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Jerome THE BUS BettisHB131209.21340
Quinshon JudkinsHB14594.21200
Taylen GreenQB45413.51460
Rico DowdleHB13251.9170
DK MetcalfWR11515.01150
Aaron RodgersQB3144.7060
Jaylen WarrenHB382.7060
Darnell WashingtonTE111.0110
Denzel BostonWR000.0000
Harold Fannin JrTE000.0000
Josh Gordon FlashWR000.0000
Antonio Brown ABWR1-3-3.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Antonio Brown ABWR714220.31700
Josh Gordon FlashWR412330.81760
DK MetcalfWR67312.21240
Harold Fannin JrTE34715.70270
KC Concepcion JrWR44711.81190
Denzel BostonWR34113.70250
Jerome THE BUS BettisHB23417.00310
Jerry JeudyWR4338.30140
Michael PittmanWR33110.30140
Pat FreiermuthTE2168.0081
Joe RoyerTE11313.00130
Darnell WashingtonTE11010.00100
Quinshon JudkinsHB133.0030
Jaylen WarrenHB122.0020
Rico DowdleHB1-2-2.0000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK11654
Corey BojorquezP0000
Jason SandersK0040