Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-7
21
FINAL
35
Cleveland
Browns
4-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 14 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. Both teams came into the game with high stakes, as a win was essential for maintaining momentum heading into the postseason.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 306 yards and contributed significantly to the passing game. Running back Quinshon Judkins added balance with 86 rushing yards, while receiver Jerry Jeudy emerged as a key target, racking up 87 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier of the Steelers attempted to keep pace, tossing two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to outmatch Cleveland's dynamic attack.
Cleveland's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, particularly with Caleb Downs intercepting a crucial pass that halted a Steelers drive and shifted momentum back to the Browns. Pittsburgh's defense struggled to contain the explosive plays, allowing Cleveland to maintain a comfortable lead for much of the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Browns scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that the Steelers could never bridge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 306 | 1 | 0 | 123.3 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 182 | 2 | 1 | 82.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 18 | 86 | 4.8 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier Roberson | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kahlil McMillon | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 43 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | LEDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Patton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hunter Wohler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Abbott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 |

