
Steelers vs. Browns score, live updates: Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson meet Thursday night to open Week 4
The Pittsburgh Steelers make the short trip to face the Cleveland Browns to open Week 4 on “Thursday Night Football,” each entering the week with a 2-1 record while the entire AFC North sits above .500.
Deshaun Watson continues to surprise Cleveland, holding on to his starting job for another week after an upset win in their home opener against the Carolina Panthers.
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The Steelers found their own momentum in last week’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals, following up two weeks of lackluster performances on offense with a 292-yard, 3-touchdown, 1-interception performance from veteran Aaron Rodgers.
A player who will not be on the field Thursday evening? Former Steelers starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday night in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick after contract extension negotiations went south.
Which team will continue its momentum in Week 4? We will know soon.
Steelers-Browns start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland
TV Channel/Live Stream: Amazon Prime Video
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Aaron Rodgers completes passes of 13 yards to Roman Wilson and 22 yards to DK Metcalf, moving Pittsburgh to the Cleveland 45-yard line with 2:46 remaining.
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After the 15-yard completion, the Browns gained only 2 yards on their next three plays.
Corey Bojorquez throws a punt 81 yards, but it goes into the end zone for a touchback. The Steelers take over at their 20-yard line with 3:32 left in regulation.
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A 15-yard pass from Deshaun Watson to Denzel Boston gives Cleveland a big first down with 5:18 left in regulation.
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Pittsburgh makes three points after the Browns basket. Following a 5-yard run by Jaylen Warren, Aaron Rodgers throws two incompletions.
A Cameron Johnston punt is brought down by Brandin Echols to pin Cleveland at its 1-yard line with 5:31 left in the fourth quarter.
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Cleveland increases its lead to 8 points after a 44-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt. Pittsburgh needs a touchdown and a 2-point conversion to tie the score now.
The Browns drove 40 yards in 7 plays, highlighted by a 21-yard run by Deshaun Watson.
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Jamel Dean and Derrick Harmon are out for the Steelers for the remainder of the game, according to Kaylee Hartung of Prime Video.
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Aaron Rodgers had his fifth sack of the game to find Darnell Washington for a 21-yard touchdown.
The Steelers go for 2, but don’t convert. This keeps the Browns lead at 21-16.
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The Browns defense got to Aaron Rodgers five times tonight. The 4-yard loss pushes the Steelers back to the Cleveland 36-yard line.
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Aaron Rodgers makes a big play after the Steelers get a turnover. He connects deep with DK Metcalf for a 43-yard pass.
First down at the Cleveland 32-yard line after the play.
Rookie Daylen Everette appears to have committed a 42-yard pass interference penalty, negating a Robert Spears-Jennings interception.
But the Steelers disputed the call, arguing that Jack Sawyer tipped the throw by Deshaun Watson. The Spears-Jennings interception was confirmed and the Steelers took over on their 23-yard line.
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Mike Hall Jr. returns for the Browns and sacks Aaron Rodgers on third-and-15 from the Cleveland 35-yard line. A 10 yard loss from a guy listed as questionable to come back at halftime.
The Steelers had to punt and failed to capitalize on Deshaun Watson’s fumble with 1:13 left in the third quarter.
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TJ Watt had a bit of a rough game, but he made a play on second and 7 from the Steelers 38 yard line.
Deshaun Watson tried to run with a read option, but Watt tackled him and punched the ball away. He then recovered the fumble at the 50-yard line.
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Deshaun Watson hasn’t been very good with the ball so far this season, but he gets a 7-yard gain on a fake to Quinshon Judkins.
This was followed by a 9-yard run by Judkins and a 6-yard gain by Raheim Sanders. The Browns offensive line now gets a boost.
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Pittsburgh goes three-and-out again after Adin Huntington sacked Aaron Rodgers on third-and-5 at the Steelers’ 48.
The Browns take over at their 10-yard line after a 48-yard punt by Cameron Johnston and a 10-yard return by KC Concepcion.
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Cleveland got a first down on its first series of the second half, thanks to an offsides penalty on TJ Watt (his second of the game) and a 5-yard catch from Raheim Sanders.
But a false start penalty on KC Concepcion on third-and-8 from the Browns’ 17-yard line stalled the drive.
The Steelers take over at their 15-yard line after a 60-yard punt by Corey Bojorquez.
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Cleveland’s defense forces Pittsburgh to punt on the first possession of the second half.
A 57-yard punt by Cameron Johnston brings the Browns back to their 8-yard line. But a holding penalty on Myles Hardin pushes the offense back to 4 for its first series of the third quarter.
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Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham has been ruled out for the remainder of tonight’s game with a left knee injury.
Mike Hall Jr. doubtful to return with ankle injury
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The Steelers start the second half on offense after winning the opening coin toss and delaying.
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Steelers rusher TJ Watt wasn’t happy after the Browns’ second touchdown, yelling at defensive coordinator Patrick Graham over a headset.
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