Cleveland
Browns
4-3
56
FINAL
42
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown that showcased the firepower of both offenses, the Cleveland Browns emerged victorious, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 56-42 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, this game proved pivotal for both teams as they jockey for position in the competitive AFC North.
Cleveland's Taylen Green was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 392 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, completely taking control of the game. Quinshon Judkins added a solid ground game with 83 rushing yards, while DK Metcalf kept the Steelers in the hunt with a remarkable 177 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks from both squads kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the game was marked by key individual performances, although the Browns' defense made crucial plays when it mattered most. Denzel Ward led the way with four total tackles, while Emmanuel McNeil-Warren secured a pivotal interception that shifted momentum back to Cleveland. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Green connected for a touchdown pass that extended the Browns' lead, making it difficult for the Steelers to respond in the final frame.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 392 | 7 | 1 | 140.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 346 | 6 | 2 | 116.9 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 11 | 2 | 18% | 17 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 5 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 25 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 10 | 177 | 17.7 | 76 | 4 | 62 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 6 | 171 | 28.5 | 43 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 28 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 40 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 43 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

