Steelers take early lead with 12-yard touchdown against Browns on TNF
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers scored the first touchdown of the game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, with Aaron Rodgers connecting for a 12-yard pass to Roman Wilson. This touchdown, coming with under three minutes left in the first quarter, capped a lengthy 17-play drive that was extended by multiple penalties on the Browns. The Steelers now lead 7-0 after Cleveland failed to score on their opening possession and went three-and-out, punting shortly after midfield. The Browns have not managed to score a touchdown in the first quarter across their first three games of the season.
- •Steelers lead 7-0 in the first quarter.
- •Aaron Rodgers passed for a 12-yard touchdown to Roman Wilson.
- •Pittsburgh's touchdown followed a 17-play drive.
- •Cleveland went three-and-out on their first drive.
- •Browns have struggled with scoring early this season.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Browns tie it up early in second quarter with 28-yard TD
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Steelers strike first with 12-yard TD on TNF vs Browns
"The Pittsburgh Steelers strike first on Thursday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns with a 12-yard score from Aaron Rodgers to Roman Wilson.
"The Cleveland Browns capitalized off an interception from Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 1:09 AMWATCH: Browns tie it up early in second quarter with 28-yard TD
The Cleveland Browns capitalized off an interception from Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 12:50 AMWATCH: Steelers strike first with 12-yard TD on TNF vs Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers strike first on Thursday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns with a 12-yard score from Aaron Rodgers to Roman Wilson.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 1:56 AMAaron Rodgers has vulgar on-field exchange with Mike McCarthy
FootballNFL•Oct 2, 2026, 1:52 AMMike Hall Jr. carted off field in Browns vs Steelers game
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 1:51 AMSteelers CB Jamel Dean questionable to return with ankle injury
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 1:51 AMWATCH: TE Harold Fannin Jr gives Cleveland 14-point lead before half
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 1:51 AMBiggest winners. losers from Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. trade to Cowboys
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 1:36 AM‘Aaron Rodgers, Finger-Pointing Diva,’ ‘Bickering Like an Old Married Couple’ — NFL World Reacts to Steelers QB’s Heated Exchange With Mike McCarthy