Steelers Triumph Over Browns in NFL Showdown
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cleveland Browns 9, final. Our NFL picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cleveland Browns 23-9 at Acrisure Stadium on October 12, 2025.
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive victory against the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 23-9. This matchup at Acrisure Stadium showcased the Steelers' strong home performance, improving their record to 5-5 in their last ten games, while the Browns continued to struggle, marking their record at 1-9 over the same span. The Steelers have now won their last two games, scoring an average of 22.4 points while allowing 25.9 points per game. In contrast, the Browns have lost their last two games, averaging just 11.3 points scored and 25.0 points allowed.
At home, the Steelers have a record of 2-3, while their away record stands at 3-2. The Browns, on the other hand, have yet to win a game on the road this season, holding an away record of 0-5. In their previous meetings, the teams split their last two encounters, with the Steelers winning the most recent matchup on December 8, 2024, by a score of 27-14, and the Browns winning the earlier contest on November 22, 2024, by 24-19.
In terms of injuries, the Steelers are dealing with several key players on the injury list. Jack Driscoll is on Injured Reserve with an undisclosed injury, while Donte Kent is also out for the game due to an undisclosed issue. Additionally, Ben Skowronek, Will Howard, and Michael Pittman Jr. are all listed as questionable, with Skowronek and Howard dealing with concussions and Pittman Jr. managing a hamstring injury. The Browns have their own injury concerns, with Kalia Davis, Edefuan Ulofoshio, Elijah Chatman, and Travis Bell all on Injured Reserve. Isaiah Bond is questionable due to a concussion.
The betting market reflected the Steelers' dominance, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory. The conditions for the game favored the home team, contributing to their performance. As the game unfolded, viewers should have focused on the Steelers' offensive strategies and defensive resilience, which ultimately led to their victory.
Injury report
- Jack DriscollInjured ReserveUndisclosedPittsburgh Steelers
- Donte KentOutUndisclosedPittsburgh Steelers
- Ben SkowronekQuestionableConcussionPittsburgh Steelers
- Will HowardQuestionableConcussionPittsburgh Steelers
- Michael Pittman Jr.QuestionableHamstringPittsburgh Steelers
- Kalia DavisInjured ReserveQuadricepsCleveland Browns
- Edefuan UlofoshioInjured ReserveBicepsCleveland Browns
- Elijah ChatmanInjured ReserveQuadricepsCleveland Browns
- Travis BellInjured ReserveEyeCleveland Browns
- Isaiah BondQuestionableConcussionCleveland Browns
Leaders
- Passing yardsAaron Rodgers21/30, 235 YDS, 2 TDPittsburgh Steelers
- Rushing yardsJaylen Warren11 CAR, 52 YDSPittsburgh Steelers
- Receiving yardsDK Metcalf4 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TDPittsburgh Steelers
- Passing yardsDillon Gabriel29/52, 221 YDSCleveland Browns
- Rushing yardsQuinshon Judkins12 CAR, 36 YDSCleveland Browns
- Receiving yardsHarold Fannin Jr.7 REC, 81 YDSCleveland Browns
Recent form
Pittsburgh Steelers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W222.4 scored · 25.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W24-21vs Minnesota VikingsSep 28
- W21-14at New England PatriotsSep 21
- L17-31vs Seattle SeahawksSep 14
- W34-32at New York JetsSep 7
- L17-19vs Cincinnati BengalsJan 5
- L10-29vs Kansas City ChiefsDec 25
- L17-34at Baltimore RavensDec 21
- L13-27at Philadelphia EaglesDec 15
- W27-14vs Cleveland BrownsDec 8
- W44-38at Cincinnati BengalsDec 1
Cleveland Browns
Last 10: 1-9Streak L211.3 scored · 25 allowed per game0-5 away
- L17-21vs Minnesota VikingsOct 5
- L10-34at Detroit LionsSep 28
- W13-10vs Green Bay PackersSep 21
- L17-41at Baltimore RavensSep 14
- L16-17vs Cincinnati BengalsSep 7
- L10-35at Baltimore RavensJan 4
- L3-20vs Miami DolphinsDec 29
- L6-24at Cincinnati BengalsDec 22
- L7-21vs Kansas City ChiefsDec 15
- L14-27at Pittsburgh SteelersDec 8
Standings
| Team | Lost | Points against | Points for | Tied | Win % | Won | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 0 | 36 | 73 | 0 | 1.000 | 3 | 3-0 |
| Baltimore | 0 | 13 | 78 | 0 | 1.000 | 3 | 3-0 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 78 | 54 | 0 | .333 | 1 | 1-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 54 | 55 | 0 | .333 | 1 | 1-2 |
Box score
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 19 |
| First downs passing | 10 | 11 |
| First downs rushing | 6 | 7 |
| First downs by penalty | 4 | 1 |
| Third downs | 6-17 | 5-13 |
| Fourth downs | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Offensive plays | 75 | 58 |
| Total yards | 248 | 335 |
| Yards per play | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| Drives | 9 | 9 |
| Net passing yards | 183 | 235 |
| Completions | 29/52 | 21/30 |
| Yards per pass | 3.2 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks allowed | 6-38 | 0-0 |
| Rushing yards | 65 | 100 |
| Rushing attempts | 17 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Red zone trips | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| Penalties | 6-44 | 10-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive touchdowns | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 28:08 | 31:52 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Pittsburgh Steelers, below favours Cleveland Browns.
Venue
- Acrisure StadiumPittsburgh, PA
- Attendance66738
- OfficialsBarry Anderson, Ronald Torbert, Keith Washington, Ryan Dickson, Brian Bolinger, Frank LeBlanc, Courtney Brown
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