Cleveland
Browns
1-0
7
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns with a decisive 38-7 victory in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Steelers showcased their offensive firepower and tactical superiority, leaving the Browns searching for answers. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 351 yards and one touchdown, while Michael Pittman emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 162 receiving yards. Although Rico Dowdle managed only 46 rushing yards, the Steelers' air attack proved to be more than sufficient to dismantle the Browns' defense. Defensively, Patrick Queen was a standout, recording eight tackles, an interception, and contributing to the overall pressure on the Cleveland offense. Alex Highsmith added to the chaos with two sacks, playing a pivotal role in stifling any momentum the Browns attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Queen's interception set up a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for Cleveland.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB302170%35110120.2
Deshaun WatsonQB432149%2241162.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB7466.6290160
Jaylen WarrenHB11403.6152201
Eli HeidenreichHB7395.6121140
Quinshon JudkinsHB9394.3110140
DK MetcalfWR22211.0161210
Deshaun WatsonQB3175.73070
Raheim SandersHB571.4—050
Darnell WashingtonTE144.0—040
Aaron RodgersQB133.0—031
Denzel BostonWR000.0—000
Harold Fannin JrTE000.0—000
Michael PittmanWR1-2-2.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Michael PittmanWR716223.11191830
KC Concepcion JrWR77711.0130290
Denzel BostonWR57615.2140240
Germie BernardWR34615.3160290
Darnell WashingtonTE24221.0140250
Harold Fannin JrTE44210.5141160
Pat FreiermuthTE23919.5130300
Jaylen WarrenHB4297.325080
DK MetcalfWR12525.010251
Jerry JeudyWR22010.050110
Rico DowdleHB284.07050
Raheim SandersHB155.03050
Quinshon JudkinsHB133.02030
Michael BurtonFB111.0—010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK12520
Andre SzmytK0110
Corey BojorquezP0000