The Steelers fulfilled Mike Tomlin's "agendas" Sunday at Acrisure Stadium against the Cleveland Browns, and the execution thereof paid off in a solid 23-9 win that improved the AFC North leaders to 4-1.
"Good start for us in divisional play," said Tomlin. "I appreciate how the guys came off the bye. We didn't warm up to it."
The Steelers kicked field goals on three of their first four possessions and Aaron Rodgers put the game away in the second half with touchdown passes to Connor Heyward and DeKaylin Metcalf.
Metcalf described the second half this way: "Just executing on offense, getting stops on defense and just giving us the ball back, and us going down the field marching and putting points on the board and keeping Boz (Chris Boswell) on the sideline, only for extra points. So that was just good to see. It's motivation for next week."
Game action photos from the Steelers' Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41), safety Juan Thornhill (22) and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54), guard Mason McCormick (66) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and teammates during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman (3) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman (3) and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
A fan during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Carson Bruener (44) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) and wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56), safety DeShon Elliott (25), and cornerback Darius Slay (23) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Carson Bruener (44) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
The line of scrimmage during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Interior view of the stadium during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83), center Zach Frazier (54), wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) and tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman (3) and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Taylor Ollason/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale (96) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Interior view of fans during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
A young fan during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fans during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) and center Zach Frazier (54) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) and offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) and linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) after a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and cornerback James Pierre (42) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) after a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) after a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) after a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
"We had certain agendas that we thought were critical to making this game unfold the way we desired for it to unfold," said Tomlin. "We thought they played behind their runner, (so) we wanted to do a good job of minimizing him, and I think we did that. When you do that, then you're in favorable one-dimensional passing circumstances for your defense. And I think that was reflected in the pressure that we're able to put on the quarterback."
The Steelers held rookie running back Quinshon Judkins to 36 rushing yards at 3.0 yards per carry. Last week against the Minnesota Vikings, Judkins rushed for 110 at 4.8 per carry.
The Steelers held the Browns to 65 rushing yards, which allowed the defense to sack rookie QB Dillon Gabriel six times and keep the Browns out of the end zone throughout the entirety.
Super-sub Nick Herbig, who was introduced before the game as one of 12 Steelers defensive starters, led the way with two sacks and four QB hits. Defensive back Jalen Ramsey matched Herbig's sacks total as a blitzer out of the slot.
"I cannot say enough about Jalen Ramsey guys," Tomlin said. "This guy plays outside corner, he plays nickel, he plays free safety. He is exactly what we hoped he would be, and certainly he was significant today."
On offense, the Steelers rushed for 100 yards against the NFL's No. 1 run defense entering the game. Jaylen Warren led the way with 52 yards on 11 carries as four players had runs of nine yards or more.
The running game combined with the offensive line's effective pass-blocking kept QB Aaron Rodgers clean without being sacked. Rodgers compiled a 115.3 passer rating as the Steelers won the time-of-possession battle for the first time this season.
"We were able to stay on schedule and minimize those one-dimensional moments, to minimize Myles Garrett's impact on the game," Tomlin said. "And so, some of those agendas that we had we were able to get accomplished, and I think that's why we engineered victory."
Garrett was held without a sack and made only two unassisted tackles while being blocked mainly by left tackle Broderick Jones, who sometimes received help from sixth offensive lineman Spencer Anderson and tight end Darnell Washington.
The Steelers, with 58 offensive snaps, missed their season-high by only four, while their 19 first downs matched the season high and their time of possession of 31:52 was a season high.
The Steelers scored on their first drive with a 44-yard field goal by Boswell. A 36-yard pass to Washington on the first snap – out of a jumbo set and play-action by Rodgers – was the key play to the drive. Smith converted a third down to set up Boswell and the 3-0 lead with 10:55 left in the first quarter.
Boswell's 50-yard field goal early in the second quarter boosted the Steelers ' lead to 6-0. Runs of 9, 11, and 9 by Kaleb Johnson, Warren, and Kenneth Gainwell, respectively, set up Boswell's kick with 11:01 to play in the half.
The "All Boswell" first half continued with his 48-yard field goal with 3:38left in the half.
A three-and-out by the Browns offense – punctuated by a TJ Watt-Herbig third-down sack – had set the Steelers up at their own 21. A third-and-3 scramble pass by Rodgers to a diving Warren was followed by a 19-yard Rodgers pass to Metcalf. A 12-yard Rodgers pass to Washington put Boswell in position for his third field goal and 9-0 Steelers lead.
Having gained only 34 yards total offense prior to their final possession of the half, the Browns put together a 72-yard drive that set up Andre Szmyt's 31-yard field goal with no time left to cut the Steelers' lead to 9-3 at halftime.
The Browns had driven to the Pittsburgh 11, but a pass breakup at the goal line by Patrick Queen forced the Browns to settle for the field goal.
The Steelers regained the momentum early in the second half. A batted third-down pass by Watt forced a Browns punt, and what seemed to be a Steelers' three-and-out turned into a first down when the Browns ran into punter Corliss Waitman on fourth-and-4.
The revived Steelers drive continued with a 10-yard jet run by Smith, an 11-yard run off left tackle by Warren, a 25-yard Rodgers throwback pass to Metcalf, and a 10-yard run by Warren. It combined to set up a 12-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Heyward.
On the TD pass, Rodgers' play-action rollout was aided by a big block from Warren before Rodgers threw back over the middle for the score that gave the Steelers a 16-3 lead with 7:46 left in the third quarter.
"When you run the ball effectively, it tees up some of the action, the play-action, and most of our chunks were born out of run-action," Tomlin said.
Szmyt's second field goal, a 53-yarder, cut the Steelers' lead to 16-6 with 4:08left in the third quarter.
A drop on the drive by Browns tight end Harold Fannin at the Pittsburgh 15 helped the Steelers defense keep the Browns out of the end zone once again.
The Steelers responded by putting the game away with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Metcalf.
A 12-yard pass to Roman Wilson and a 14-yard pass to Washington set up the double-move scoring pass to Metcalf, who faked a slant on Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell as Rodgers fake-pumped. Metcalf then took off for the right pylon and hauled in the scoring strike from Rodgers for a 23-6 Steelers lead with 14:55 to play.
"Thanks to the O-line for blocking their butts off, the defense for giving us the ball back, and 8 (Rodgers) for finding me down the field," said Metcalf.
A goal-line stand by the Steelers on the ensuing possession kept the Browns out of the end zone and forced another Szmyt field goal.
Rookie QB Dillon Gabriel had led the Browns to a first-and-goal at the 3, but a sack by Herbig and a pass breakup by Joey Porter Jr. forced Szmyt's 32-yard field goal that cut the Steelers' lead to 23-9 with 9:29 left.
A Ramsey sack on third-and-8 and a near interception by Juan Thornhill halted the next Browns possession, and a pass breakup by James Pierre was followed by a fourth-down incompletion to end the final Browns possession. Mason Rudolph took three kneel downs to complete the win.
Tomlin was asked about the defense that's held its last two opponents to 70 and then 65 yards rushing, and the Browns to a season-low 248 yards of total offense.
"I just think getting the full complement of our weapons back," he said. "In Ireland we got 25 (DeShon Elliott) back. This week we got 56 (Alex Highsmith) back and 24 (Porter) back.
"Everybody goes through injuries. I'm not seeking comfort in the lack of availability. But if you're asking me why is it starting to look the way that we desire, we've got a full complement of talent. And when we put this band together, we feel like we can do things like you saw today."
Individually, Rodgers completed 21 of 30 passes for 235 yards. It raised his 2025 passer rating to 108.4, which would qualify as the fifth-highest season total of his illustrious 21-year career.
On defense, Elliott led the way with 12 tackles, followed by Queen with 9.
"One area where we certainly fell short is the penalty component," Tomlin said of the Steelers' 10 penalties for 59 yards. "We scout crews, just like we scout teams. We know this crew throws a lot of penalties, and we dropped the ball in terms of our preparedness there. I'll accept responsibility for that. We got to be better. You can't beat anybody when you're beating yourself. And it just felt like at times, we did that today."
