The Browns beat the Steelers 27–24 at home in Cleveland, moving to 3–1. The Steelers fell to 2–2.
For the Browns, Deshaun Watson went 24-for-33 for 268 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Quinshon Judkins ran for 53 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. Denzel Boston caught 4 passes for 89 yards.
For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 22-for-40 for 299 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jaylen Warren ran for 93 yards on 17 carries. DK Metcalf caught 5 passes for 115 yards.
On defense, Robert Spears-Jennings (Steelers) had an interception, Denzel Ward (Browns) had an interception and Grant Delpit (Browns) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Steelers: Oct 1, 2026, 10:25 AM ET; Browns: Oct 1, 2026, 10:25 AM ET).
Steelers in this game: shotgun 70%, under center 30%, pistol 0% · one back 87%, two backs 8%, empty 4% · motion 59% (71 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 8% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 4% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Browns in this game: shotgun 84%, under center 11%, pistol 5% · one back 82%, two backs 13%, empty 5% · motion 55% (62 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Browns lined him up on most snaps.
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Browns lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Browns offense, 2 TE
LT#55 Spencer FanoNext up: Dawand Jones
LG#77 Zion JohnsonNext up: Zak Zinter
C#74 Elgton Jenkins Out (concussion)Next up: Luke Wypler
RG#78 Teven Jenkins Out (back)Next up: Austin Barber
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 13% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Browns offense, I-form
LT#55 Spencer FanoNext up: Dawand Jones
LG#77 Zion JohnsonNext up: Zak Zinter
C#74 Elgton Jenkins Out (concussion)Next up: Luke Wypler
RG#78 Teven Jenkins Out (back)Next up: Austin Barber
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Browns lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 5% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Browns offense, 4 WR
LT#55 Spencer FanoNext up: Dawand Jones
LG#77 Zion JohnsonNext up: Zak Zinter
C#74 Elgton Jenkins Out (concussion)Next up: Luke Wypler
RG#78 Teven Jenkins Out (back)Next up: Austin Barber