Cleveland
Browns
3-7
18
FINAL
34
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 34-18, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Steelers as they aim for a strong finish to the season, while the Browns struggle to maintain their footing in the competitive AFC North.
Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 178 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 84 rushing yards. This dynamic offensive output allowed the Steelers to control the game and put points on the board consistently.
Defensively, the Steelers showcased their dominance, with T.J. Watt wreaking havoc on the Browns' offense, recording 2.5 sacks. Jamel Dean anchored the defense with seven total tackles, helping to limit Cleveland's scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers forced a turnover that shifted momentum, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 288 | 3 | 1 | 121.0 |
| Steve Young | QB | 42 | 22 | 52% | 192 | 1 | 0 | 72.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 84 | 6.5 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Steve Young | QB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Eric Dickerson | HB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 10 | 178 | 17.8 | 73 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nigel Rainey | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Eric Dickerson | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Night Train Lane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John L y n c h | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Taylor | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Watson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Crompton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Castro | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |

