Cleveland also ran too many "gimmick" plays that often resulted in negative plays.Ĭleveland's defense also played a major role in the loss. While the Browns had success on the ground and on intermediate post patterns (especially early in the game), they ran the ball just 24 times against a Pittsburgh run defense that allowed 104 rushing yards. Questionable play-calling was also a reason why the Browns failed to get their first win in Pittsburgh since 2003. Instead of tying the score, the Browns came up empty when Hargrave was able to sack Mayfield on third down while knocking Cleveland out of field goal range. The Browns' futility on Sunday can be best summarized by what happened after cornerback Terrance Mitchell's interception gave the Browns the ball inside Steelers territory with a chance to tie the score with 5:35 left. Why the Browns lostĪ lack of third-down success (Cleveland was 4-of-12 on third down), pre-snap penalties and two costly turnovers were among the biggest reasons why the Browns were unable to complete a season sweep of the Steelers for the first time since 1988. He received solid protection from Pittsburgh's offensive line that also paved the way for Snell and a rushing attack that gained 132 yards on 24 carries.
Hodges, who is now 2-0 as a starter, out-played Mayfield, completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 212 yards despite playing without receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner. His third deep catch from Hodges set up rookie running back Benny Snell's one-yard touchdown run that gave Pittsburgh its first lead midway through the third quarter. His first big catch set up Chris Boswell's first of two field goals, while his second big play tied the score before halftime. Pittsburgh's offense was led by receiver James Washington, whose receptions of 31, 30 and 44 yards helped the offense overcome their slow start. GIMME THAT 🏈 + #ProBowlVote /0i0C3hovMP- Pittsburgh Steelers December 1, 2019 Pittsburgh's defense also forced two critical turnovers that included former Brown Joe Haden's game-sealing interception with just over a minute left. Watt, Bud Dupree, Cam Sutton, Bud Dupree and Javon Hargrave combining to sack Mayfield five times. Pittsburgh's defense also put consistent pressure on Mayfield, with T.J. For a second time in three weeks, the Steelers' defense held Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield to under 200 passing yards. The Steelers' defense continues to be lights out. Here's a look at how the Steelers were able to pull off the come-from-behind victory. After the Browns won both battles at the line of scrimmage in the first half, the Steelers flipped the script in the second half, as Pittsburgh received stellar blocking from their offensive line and equally impressive play from their front seven during the game's final 30 minutes. On offense, Pittsburgh gained 323 yards despite running just four plays from scrimmage during the first quarter.
STEELERS BROWNS PLAY BY PLAY SERIES
Two weeks after losing to the Browns in Cleveland, the Steelers evened the season series by holding the Browns to 279 total yards. Conversely, the Browns, who entered Sunday's game with a three-game winning streak, are 5-7 and will need to win out to have any remote chance at making the playoffs. With the win, the Steelers - 7-5 after a 1-4 start - remain on the inside track in the AFC playoff picture. Led by undrafted rookie quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges, the Steelers overcame a 10-0 deficit to defeat the Browns 20-13 Sunday at Heinz Field. Duck Mania is alive and well in Pittsburgh.
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