National Football League

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Pittsburgh Steelers 21
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Cleveland Browns 18
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Match Report

Big Ben leads Steelers to 21-18 win over Browns in opener

Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to tight end Jesse James as the Pittsburgh Steelers, with minimal help from Le'Veon Bell, opened the season by holding off the Cleveland Browns 21-18 on Sunday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/1/26 vs Cleveland Browns W 27-6 NFL
10/25/26 @ New Orleans Saints W 16-10 NFL
10/18/26 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 26-19 NFL
10/11/26 vs Indianapolis Colts W 34-22 NFL
10/1/26 @ Cleveland Browns L 24-27 NFL
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Team Stats

PIT CLE
16
1st Downs
20
13
Passing 1st downs
12
1
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
5
5-13
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
54
Total Plays
62
290
Total Yards
237
5.4
Yards per Play
3.8
10
Total Drives
11
255
Passing
180
24/36
Comp/Att
20/30
6.9
Yards per pass
4.9
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
7-42
35
Rushing
57
17
Rushing Attempts
25
2.1
Yards per rush
2.3
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
13-143
Penalties
4-61
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:50
Possession
31:10

Injuries

Cleveland Browns

  • Michael Burton Injured Reserve
  • Ronnie Hickman Out
  • Denzel Boston Questionable
  • Kalia Davis Injured Reserve
  • Teven Jenkins Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Derrick Harmon Questionable
  • Pat Freiermuth Questionable
  • Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
  • Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
  • Roman Wilson Injured Reserve

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