Cleveland
Browns
0-0
77
FINAL
6
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the Cleveland Browns triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 77-6 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. With this decisive victory, the Browns set a powerful tone for the year ahead and showcased their offensive prowess right out of the gate.
Leading the charge for Cleveland was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for an astounding 470 yards and connected on nine touchdown passes, leaving the Steelers' defense scrambling all game long. Wide receiver Mike Evans also had a phenomenal outing, racking up 186 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns, solidifying his role as a primary target in the Browns' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Browns were relentless, with Jelani McDonald making a significant impact by recording four sacks and an interception, effectively disrupting the Steelers' offense at every turn. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense forced a turnover on downs, allowing Richardson and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, sealing the fate of Pittsburgh. With this performance, the Browns send a clear message to the rest of the league: they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 41 | 23 | 56% | 470 | 9 | 1 | 126.0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 31 | 7 | 23% | 127 | 1 | 5 | 15.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquan Barkley | HB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keilan Robinson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 7 | 186 | 26.6 | 64 | 3 | 49 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 25 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 25 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 111 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 22 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keilan Robinson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Saquan Barkley | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Watson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clev Lubin | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Narveson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Love | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 25 |

