The Cleveland Browns ran into another Pittsburgh buzz saw in the “Steel City” on Sunday, falling to the Steelers 27-6 at Acrisure Stadium.
It was another frustrating chapter in a rivalry that has been dominated by Pittsburgh on its home field, as Cleveland suffered its 23rd consecutive regular-season loss in Pittsburgh in a one-sided physical encounter.
The Browns were unable to find the end zone all afternoon, settling for just 2 Andre Szmyt field goals.
While Deshaun Watson did throw for 324 yards, he was under constant pressure, getting sacked 8 times by the Pittsburgh defense and fumbling twice, adding to an afternoon filled with mistakes and missed opportunities.
The problems weren’t limited to the offense. Cleveland gave up 200 yards rushing to the Steelers with Jaylen Warren racking up 143 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown, while Steelers QB- Aaron Rodgers threw for 172 yards on the day.
The Browns also committed 9 penalties for 85 yards.
Cleveland falls to (5-3) on the year, while the Steelers improved to (6-2) and stand alone in 1st place in the AFC North.
Next up for the Browns, a road game Sunday in New Orleans at 1pm.
