Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
— The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered one obstacle they couldn't overcome.
National Football League
FINAL
Cleveland Browns
14
Pittsburgh Steelers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| PIT | 0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 28 |
Acrisure Stadium · 65,019 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | L 22-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 6-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 27-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 13-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New York Jets | L 12-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:37 14-28
Derek Watt 1 Yd Run (Kenny Pickett Pass to Diontae Johnson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:11 14-20
Nick Chubb 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Cade York Kick)
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Touchdown 3:12 7-20
Najee Harris 4 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Field Goal 9:04 7-13
Chris Boswell 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:38 7-10
Chris Boswell 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:47 7-7
George Pickens 31 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 6:27 7-0
David Njoku 10 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Cade York Kick)
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CLE
13 plays, 23 yards, 4:37 · Downs
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PIT 4:37
14 plays, 75 yards, 5:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 14-28
Derek Watt 1 Yd Run (Kenny Pickett Pass to Diontae Johnson for Two-Point Conversion)
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CLE 10:11
7 plays, 77 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:11 14-20
Nick Chubb 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Cade York Kick)
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PIT 14:49
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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CLE 0:57
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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PIT 3:12
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:12 7-20
Najee Harris 4 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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CLE 5:42
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:22 · Interception
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PIT 9:04
12 plays, 59 yards, 5:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:04 7-13
Chris Boswell 34 Yd Field Goal
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CLE
5 plays, 24 yards, 0:38 · End of Half
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PIT 0:38
6 plays, 25 yards, 0:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:38 7-10
Chris Boswell 49 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 1:11
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:36 · Interception
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PIT 1:47
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:47 7-7
George Pickens 31 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Chris Boswell Kick)
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CLE 6:27
10 plays, 71 yards, 4:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:27 7-0
David Njoku 10 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Cade York Kick)
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PIT 11:24
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:05 · Punt
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CLE 13:29
4 plays, 38 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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PIT 0:44
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CLE 3:00
4 plays, 20 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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PIT 6:14
11 plays, 66 yards, 6:14 · Fumble
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CLE 12:28
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:32 · Punt
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
CLE
PIT
18
1st Downs
23
11
Passing 1st downs
10
5
Rushing 1st downs
10
2
1st downs from penalties
3
5-12
3rd down efficiency
9-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
58
Total Plays
67
307
Total Yards
333
5.3
Yards per Play
5.0
10
Total Drives
9
173
Passing
189
19/29
Comp/Att
13/29
4.8
Yards per pass
6.3
2
Interceptions thrown
0
7-57
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
134
Rushing
144
22
Rushing Attempts
37
6.1
Yards per rush
3.9
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
9-65
Penalties
4-20
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:04
Possession
30:56
Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
Cleveland Browns
- Taylen Green Out
- Deshaun Watson Out
- Noah Igbinoghene Out
- Justin Jefferson Out
- Parker Brailsford Out
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