# Pittsburgh Steelers NFL season progression > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-season-progression > Updated: 2026-09-30T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 3. The Pittsburgh Steelers are participating in AFC North matchups during the early stages of the 2026 NFL season. Following a 1-1 start, which included a win against Atlanta and a loss to the New England Patriots, the Steelers secured a 30-27 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. That win was led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, and Jaylen Warren, who rushed for 127 yards. Heading into Week 4, the Steelers are scheduled to face the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 1, at Huntington Bank Field. Both teams enter this rivalry matchup with identical 2-1 records, meaning the winner will take temporary sole possession of first place in the division. This contest marks the 150th all-time meeting between the two rivals. The Browns, led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, are riding a two-game winning streak following victories over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers. While the Browns enter with momentum, the Steelers face a historical challenge on Thursday nights, having lost nine consecutive road games against AFC North opponents on this specific schedule. Both rosters face significant injury concerns. The Steelers remain shorthanded in their secondary; cornerback Brandin Echols is in concussion protocol, Jalen Ramsey is listed as questionable due to a wrist injury, and the team recently traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, defensive tackle Yahya Black is listed as questionable for personal reasons, and the team is managing an injury to running back Rico Dowdle. The Browns are managing depth issues on the offensive line, including starting center Elgton Jenkins in concussion protocol, and will be without guard Teven Jenkins and wide receiver Tylan Wallace. ## Claims - The Steelers and Browns both hold 2-1 records entering their Week 4 matchup. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns in the Steelers' Week 3 victory. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jaylen Warren rushed for 127 yards on 17 carries in Week 3. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The game total is set at 38.5 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - DraftKings lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as 2.5-point favorites over the Cleveland Browns. (single source) - The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:15 PM ET at Huntington Bank Field. (single source) - Cleveland Browns center Elgton Jenkins is facing concussion protocol after a Week 3 win. (single source) - Browns coach Todd Monken stated that veteran Luke Wypler will start at center if Elgton Jenkins cannot play. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Steelers and Browns clash for AFC North lead on Thursday Night Football The 2-1 Pittsburgh Steelers and 2-1 Cleveland Browns meet Thursday night in an AFC North showdown to compete for first place in the division. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steelers-and-browns-face-off-in-afc-north-rivalry ### 2026-09-28: Steelers and Browns prepare for AFC North rivalry game The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers this Thursday night in an AFC North matchup, with both 2-1 teams battling for division leadership amid various player injuries. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pittsburgh-steelers-face-cleveland-browns-in-week-4-nfl-matchup ### 2026-09-24: Cincinnati Bengals face Pittsburgh Steelers in AFC North matchup The 2-0 Cincinnati Bengals face the 1-1 Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 27, 2026, as Joe Burrow looks to continue his strong start in a divisional AFC North matchup. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cincinnati-bengals-face-pittsburgh-steelers-in-afc-north-matchup --- Cite as: Pittsburgh Steelers NFL season progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-season-progression