Cleveland
Browns
2-5
49
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 17d ago
In a dominant performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 49-28 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to strengthen their playoff positioning, but it was the Browns who made a decisive statement on the road. Cleveland's offense was led by a stellar rushing display from Quinshon Judkins, who racked up 135 yards on the ground and found the end zone. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers had a strong showing, throwing for 364 yards and four touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Browns' explosive offense. On the receiving end, DK Metcalf shined for Pittsburgh with 118 yards, but the balance of power clearly rested with Cleveland. Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Grant Delpit's two interceptions which halted any potential Steelers rally. Mason Graham was a force on the defensive line, recording two sacks that pressured Rodgers significantly throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Delpit's first interception led to a quick Browns touchdown, shifting the tide firmly in Cleveland's direction.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB392051%3644478.3
Shedeur SandersQB10880%27030158.3
Deshaun WatsonQB2150%180141.6
DK MetcalfWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Quinshon JudkinsHB201356.8221551
Raheim SandersHB8739.1112590
Dylan SampsonHB8232.912090
Aaron RodgersQB11818.020180
Shedeur SandersQB6162.71190
Deshaun WatsonQB144.02040
KC Concepcion JrWR000.0—000
Germie BernardWR000.0—000
Isaiah BondWR000.0—000
Harold Fannin JrTE000.0—000
Michael BurtonFB1-1-1.0—000
Jaylen WarrenHB2-1-0.5—001
Rico DowdleHB6-5-0.85020
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR511823.6201530
KC Concepcion JrWR211155.5532830
Denzel BostonWR210854.0521670
Michael PittmanWR610617.7322410
Germie BernardWR34916.380250
Pat FreiermuthTE44812.0131220
Harold Fannin JrTE23316.5140180
Dylan SampsonHB22311.5200200
Ben SkowronekWR12222.010220
Jaylen WarrenHB12121.090210
Isaiah BondWR11313.070130
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Andre SzmytK0070
Chris BoswellK0040
Corey BojorquezP0000