Cleveland
Browns
1-1
56
FINAL
42
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Cleveland Browns emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 56-42. This high-stakes matchup showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, but ultimately, it was Cleveland who secured the win, improving their season record and boosting their playoff aspirations.
Cleveland's Caleb Williams delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 406 yards and an astounding six touchdown passes. His connection with the receiving corps was electric, leading the Browns' high-octane offense, while Pheaktra Beng of the Steelers put up a valiant effort with 134 rushing yards. Matthew Golden also shined for Pittsburgh, racking up 130 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Browns' scoring onslaught.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Tony Adams led the team with four total tackles, while T.J. Parker contributed with a key sack. Jacob Rodriguez's interception proved to be a turning point, halting a Steelers drive and allowing the Browns to further extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game for Cleveland.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 25 | 78% | 406 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 252 | 4 | 0 | 147.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 12 | 134 | 11.2 | 12 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vernon Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 4 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Connor Barnett | HB | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 96 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 42 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Blake Nalls | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 32 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brock Boyd | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hal Ross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeAngelo Wilkerson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxen Hook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roronoa Zoro | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

