Cleveland Browns

Denzel Ward

CB

Ward intercepted Aaron Rodgers early in the second quarter on a deep throw. The cornerback came down with the ball at the Browns' 44-yard line, and the team's offense quickly marched down for a four-play, 56-yard touchdown to tie the game at seven. Ward also played all 64 of the Browns' defensive snaps in the contest.

Tyson Campbell

CB

Campbell's six solo tackles led the Browns in the contest. The cornerback played 98 percent of the team's snaps, appearing fully healthy after missing the team's Week 3 win over the Panthers with a knee injury.

Ronnie Hickman

S

Hickman played all 64 of the Browns' defensive snaps in the contest. The free safety's pass defensed marked his second of the season, with his first coming in Week 3 as a key interception against the Panthers. Hickman also played three special-teams snaps in the contest, helping the Browns on kick coverage.

Carson Schwesinger

LB

Schwesinger played all 64 of the Browns' defensive snaps in the contest. The middle linebacker and defensive signal caller has played all 262 defensive snaps for the team through four regular-season games in 2026. Schwesinger's nine total tackles led the Browns and tied Steelers inside linebacker Payton Wilson for the most in the game.

Grant Delpit

S

Delpit played 62 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 97 percent of the Browns' total defensive plays. The strong safety's six tackles were his most in a game so far this season.

Jerry Jeudy

WR

It looked like Jeudy could be shut out for the third straight game after finishing the first half with no targets. However, the veteran wideout gave Cleveland a first down with a nine-yard reception late in the third quarter, then came up with two big catches -- a 17-yarder and a 10-yarder -- after the two-minute warning in the fourth to help set up Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goal. The two fourth-quarter catches alone accounted for more yardage than Jeudy had recorded across his first three games of the campaign, so perhaps he and QB Deshaun Watson have found some chemistry that they can carry over into a Week 5 matchup versus the Jets.

Raheim Sanders

RB

Sanders logged 22 offensive snaps, his second-highest mark of the 2026 campaign. However, the 24-year-old was a non-factor offensively. Instead, it was Jaleel McLaughlin who took advantage of his limited workload by scoring a 28-yard rushing touchdown early in the second quarter. While Sanders should remain the No. 2 back on the depth chart behind Quinshon Judkins, assuming the latter stays healthy, he will be difficult to trust from a fantasy standpoint moving ahead.

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB

McLaughlin was on the field for only one offensive snap Thursday. He made that play count, with the fourth-year pro taking advantage of strong run blocking to reach the end zone for the fourth touchdown of his NFL career. That score may have earned McLaughlin some more reps moving forward, though he's still firmly behind both Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders in the pecking order for backfield snaps. The Browns will hit the road for a Week 5 tilt against the Jets.

Mason Graham

DT

Graham avoided a devastating injury in Thursday night's game. The team leader in sacks is expected to remain week-to-week as he begins his recovery process, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Adin Huntington could see additional reps opposite Jared Verse while Graham is sidelined.

KC Concepcion

WR

Concepcion and fellow rookie Denzel Boston continued to spark the Browns' air attack Thursday, and the former finished second in receptions and receiving yards while setting the pace in targets. Concepcion's catch and yardage totals also qualified as new career highs, and the productive night served as a welcome bounce-back effort after the rookie first-round pick had been held to 2-9-0 receiving line in the Week 3 win over the Panthers. He should continue to garner plenty of Deshaun Watson's attention in a Week 5 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Denzel Boston

WR

The impressive start to Boston's NFL career continued Thursday, with the rookie second-round pick leading the Browns in receiving yards and tying for runner-up status with Quinshon Judkins in targets. The bulk of Boston's production came on an impressive 60-yard reception to kick off an early second-quarter possession that culminated in a Judkins two-yard touchdown run. Boston has quickly amassed a 13-284-2 line on 22 targets through his first four career games, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Harold Fannin Jr.

TE

After surging over the last pair of contests, Fannin had a quiet night somewhat reminiscent of his Week 1 performance against the Jaguars. However, the second-year tight end still rewarded fantasy managers by crossing the goal line for the third time in the last two games on a two-yard catch late in the first half. Fannin does have at least five targets in three straight games, and he should have a good chance of continuing to serve as a key target for a resurgent Deshaun Watson in a Week 5 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Deshaun Watson

QB

Watson's rather unlikely comeback season continued in the primetime spotlight Thursday against a division rival, with the embattled veteran ultimately besting future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Watson's late third-quarter fumble on a sack by T.J. Watt didn't result in any Steelers points, but his interception on Cleveland's ensuing possession on a deep pass intended for Denzel Boston did lead to Pittsburgh's penultimate touchdown of the night. Watson was otherwise impressive, recording his highest passing yardage total since Week 3 of the 2023 season. Watson connected with seven different targets overall, and his one scoring strike went to Harold Fannin from two yards out late in the second quarter. Watson now boasts a 69.6 percent completion rate -- his highest since the 2020 season in Houston -- and a 6:2 TD:INT alongside 127 rushing yards heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Quinshon Judkins

RB

Judkins was in his customary workhorse role in the Browns' ground attack, although as his final rushing line indicates, he found running room hard to come by on most of his carries. Even the second-year back's first rushing touchdown of the season didn't come easy, as Judkins had to power his way in from two yards out in the second quarter. However, he was able to find plenty of success as a receiver, finishing as the team leader in receptions and tying for runner-up status in targets with numbers that also qualified as new career-high figures. Judkins' backfield mates Raheim Sanders and Jaleel McLaughlin combined for just three carries between them -- although the latter took his one tote for a 28-yard touchdown -- so Cleveland's clear lead back will continue to helm the run game in a Week 5 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Andre Szmyt

PK

Szmyt's first field goal was pretty clutch, as he nailed a 44-yarder to give Cleveland an eight-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. However, the second-year kicker's next FG was much more dramatic -- he sailed a 56-yarder through the uprights with 10 seconds remaining to give his team a three-point victory. Szmyt has quietly emerged as one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL, as he's made 22 consecutive field-goal tries dating back to last season. His 56-yard game-winner Thursday was the longest of his career so far.

Mike Hall Jr.

DT

Hall was sidelined to open the second half after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter. The 23-year-old is now back out on the field, manning a prominent role on Cleveland's defensive line.

Taylen Green

QB

Green will be inactive for the fourth consecutive game but is listed as Cleveland's QB3. That means Green won't be on the field unless Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Justin Jefferson

LB

inactive

Teven Jenkins

G

Jenkins was able to return to practice during the week on a limited basis, but he'll have to wait at least one more game to make his 2026 regular-season debut. Rookie third-rounder Austin Barber should get another start at right guard in Week 4.

Elgton Jenkins

C

Jenkins was unable to practice during the week after entering concussion protocol, and he'll now spend at least one game on the sidelines as he recovers. In his stead, Luke Wypler projects to start at center in Week 4.

Tylan Wallace

WR

A knee injury prevented Wallace from practicing all week, so the sixth-year pro will observe Thursday's game from the sidelines, which means Isaiah Bond and Malachi Corley are both in line to see a slight uptick in offensive snaps. Wallace's next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Tytus Howard

OT

Parker Brailsford

C

Mekhi Blackmon

CB

Campbell will be held out of Sunday's game while nursing multiple lower-body injuries, so Blackmon and Denzel Ward will be the starting outside cornerbacks for the Browns in Week 3. Blackmon started in 11 of 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2025 and finished the year with 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including two interceptions).

Quincy Williams

LB