Cleveland
Browns
4-3
22
FINAL
59
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cleveland Browns 59-22 in Week 8 of the 2026 season, bolstering their playoff aspirations with a commanding victory. The win not only showcases Pittsburgh's offensive firepower but also solidifies their position atop the division standings as they head into the latter part of the season.
J.J. McCarthy was the star of the night for the Steelers, throwing for an impressive 425 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and strong decision-making throughout the game. His top target, KC Concepcion Jr., made the most of his opportunities, racking up 179 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Jarquez Hunter led the Browns' ground attack with 98 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Dorian Williams leading the team with seven total tackles, helping to stifle any momentum the Browns attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Pittsburgh's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing McCarthy to capitalize with a quick touchdown drive that amplified their lead and effectively put the game out of reach. With this performance, the Steelers have sent a clear message to the rest of the league: they are a force to be reckoned with as they aim for postseason glory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 41 | 28 | 425 | 5 | 0 | 141.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 44 | 22 | 255 | 2 | 0 | 83.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 13 | 98 | 7.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 15 | 78 | 5.2 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 11 | 179 | 16.3 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 45 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

