The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-6 on Sunday behind Jaylen Warren’s 143 rushing yards, turning an AFC North matchup into a convincing Week 8 victory at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh scored in each of the first three quarters and held Cleveland scoreless throughout the second half, improving to 6-2 while the Browns slipped to 5-3.

The contrast was striking: Cleveland supplied the game’s passing and receiving yardage leaders, but Pittsburgh delivered the points. Deshaun Watson threw for 324 yards, and Harold Fannin Jr. accounted for nearly half of that production. Neither performance was enough to keep the Browns within reach as the Steelers built a 20-6 halftime advantage.

Steelers establish control before halftime

Pittsburgh led 7-0 after the opening quarter, then outscored Cleveland 13-6 in the second. Those six second-quarter points were the Browns’ entire scoring output, leaving them with a substantial deficit and little margin for another quiet stretch after halftime.

The third quarter supplied the separation Pittsburgh needed. The Steelers added seven points while keeping Cleveland off the scoreboard, extending their advantage to 27-6. That left the Browns needing three touchdowns just to draw level, assuming successful extra points.

There would be no fourth-quarter comeback. Neither team scored in the final period, and Pittsburgh completed the win in regulation. The defining defensive result was straightforward: despite Cleveland’s passing yardage, the Steelers allowed no points over the final 30 minutes.

Key performers: Warren, Watson and Fannin

Jaylen Warren — 17 CAR, 143 YDS, 1 TD. Warren led the game in rushing and averaged approximately 8.4 yards per carry. His production gave Pittsburgh an efficient ground-game foundation, pairing substantial yardage with a touchdown in a game the Steelers controlled on the scoreboard.

Deshaun Watson — 27/39, 324 YDS. Watson completed 69.2% of his attempts and led all passers in yardage. Cleveland nevertheless finished with only six points, a reminder that moving the ball and finishing drives are different measures of offensive success.

Harold Fannin Jr. — 10 REC, 154 YDS. The Cleveland tight end led all receivers, averaging 15.4 yards per catch. His combination of volume and yardage was a bright spot for an offense whose production did not translate into enough scoring.

The supplied statistics do not include Watson’s touchdown or interception totals, Fannin’s receiving touchdowns, or Pittsburgh’s passing leader. They also do not identify individual turnovers, sacks, red-zone stops or fourth-down attempts.

NerdSports Stat: Harold Fannin Jr.’s 154 receiving yards accounted for 47.5% of Deshaun Watson’s 324 passing yards.

AFC North implications

Pittsburgh remained unbeaten at home at 4-0 and moved one game ahead of Cleveland by overall record. The Browns dropped to 2-3 on the road. Cleveland next hosts New Orleans on November 8 at 10:00 AM PST; Pittsburgh next hosts Cincinnati on November 15 at 5:20 PM PST, with another divisional opportunity ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers game?

Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Cleveland Browns 27-6 on November 1, 2026.

Who led the Pittsburgh Steelers in passing?

The supplied game data does not identify Pittsburgh’s passing leader or provide that player’s yardage and touchdown totals.

Did the game go to overtime?

No. Pittsburgh won 27-6 in regulation.

What are both teams’ records after this game?

Cleveland Browns is now 5-3; Pittsburgh Steelers is 6-2.

When is Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game?

Pittsburgh hosts the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 5:20 PM PST.