Overview

• Cleveland lost 23-9 to the Steelers to drop to 1-5, failing to score a touchdown and averaging 3.3 yards per play.
• Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel finished 29-for-52 for 221 yards in a pass-heavy approach that drew sharp fan criticism.
• Fans flooded social platforms with demands to fire Kevin Stefanski, with some commenters distinguishing coaching accountability from GM Andrew Berry.
• Stefanski said he is weighing major changes that could include giving up offensive play-calling, according to The Athletic’s Zac Jackson.
• Cleveland’s defense had no sacks or takeaways and allowed 335 yards, and the team is 4-19 since January 2024 with no coaching changes announced.