Cleveland
Browns
2-6
14
FINAL
41
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup for Week 9 of the 2028 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 41-14. This win solidifies the Steelers’ position in the playoff race, while the Browns face questions about their consistency moving forward.
Garrett Nussmeier was the star of the game for Pittsburgh, throwing for 270 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers and exploit defensive gaps. On the other side, Quinshon Judkins led the Browns' rushing attack with 97 yards, while Carnell Tate provided a reliable target with 83 receiving yards, but their efforts fell short against the formidable Steelers' offense.
Pittsburgh's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with T.J. Watt leading the charge with two sacks and Joey Porter contributing with an interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Porter's pick halted a promising Browns drive, allowing the Steelers to extend their lead before halftime. With a blend of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, Pittsburgh clearly controlled the game, securing an emphatic victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 27 | 21 | 78% | 270 | 5 | 0 | 147.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 243 | 0 | 1 | 72.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 97 | 6.1 | 40 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kahlil McMillon | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier Roberson | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 71 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Eric Raymond | TE | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Tavon Justice | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 10 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Patton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Morton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDGE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 56 |

