Cleveland
Browns
0-1
17
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers toppled the Cleveland Browns 37-17 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for early dominance in the division, the Steelers made a statement, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the star of the night, throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the Steelers’ aerial attack. Saquon Barkley contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 87 rushing yards, while the Browns’ KC Concepcion Jr. stood out with 90 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, highlighted by Joey Porter’s interception that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Porter’s pick led to a quick touchdown, giving Pittsburgh a comfortable lead they would not relinquish. Although Cleveland's Grant Delpit registered seven tackles and Alex Wright added 1.5 sacks, the Browns defense struggled to contain the Steelers' dynamic playmakers throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 32 | 22 | 272 | 3 | 0 | 126.0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 35 | 15 | 201 | 2 | 1 | 68.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 21 | 87 | 4.1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 23 | 2.1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 53 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

