Cleveland
Browns
3-4
31
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 38-31, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams vied for crucial conference positioning, making every drive and defensive stand critical.
Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers showcased his veteran prowess, throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns, leading the charge for the Steelers' offense. Roman Wilson was his standout target, racking up 118 receiving yards, while the Browns' Quinshon Judkins made a strong case on the ground, amassing 142 rushing yards in a valiant effort to keep his team competitive.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Jalen Ramsey's interception proving pivotal in the second half. Derrick Harmon added pressure with a sack, disrupting Cleveland's rhythm and allowing Pittsburgh to hold off late-game attempts from the Browns. Ultimately, the Steelers' defensive efforts complemented their offensive fireworks, securing the victory in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 33 | 26 | 79% | 316 | 3 | 0 | 136.8 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 213 | 1 | 2 | 68.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 8 | 142 | 17.8 | 8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 38 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 51 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 15 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 |

