The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry rarely lacks emotion, but Sunday’s matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium carried extra weight. With playoff implications for the Steelers, tough weather conditions, and Shedeur Sanders trying to prove he can be the future, this game had the feel of one that was going to be a grind for both teams.
Coming into the game, much of the conversation centered on Shedeur Sanders facing one of his toughest tests yet against a Steelers defense that thrives in hostile environments. This game did not disappoint. Andre Szmyt gave the Browns an early 3-0 lead before Shedeur Sanders connected with rookie Harold Fannin Jr. on a 28-yard touchdown pass to give the Browns an early 10-0 lead.
The rest of the Browns’ scoring didn’t come until late in the fourth quarter, when Andre Szmyt drilled a clutch 33-yard field goal. That proved to be all the Browns needed.
The defense did the rest, keeping Aaron Rodgers largely in check. Rodgers finished 21-39 for just 168 yards, never finding a rhythm as the Browns controlled the game.
The Browns won 13-6, and the fans took to social media to celebrate the gritty, hard-fought win and the defense’s dominant performance.
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“So proud of this squad. Building blocks for next year,” one fan said.
“I’ll take a win against Pittsburgh everyday,” another fan commented.
“THEY WANNA PLAY WITH DENZEL WARD AS IF HES NOT THE BEST CORNER IN FOOTBALL,” another fan said.
“Well done sanders and browns defense. This is a massive win for sanders that too winning against the rival steelers. This will definitely boost his confidence,” another commented.
No matter how the season has gone, beating the Steelers in Cleveland still matters. Some fans focused on the positives. Others pointed out areas that still need work. But for one afternoon, the Browns gave their fans something they could enjoy.
In a rivalry that rarely disappoints, this one ended with the Browns on top and fans making their voices heard once again.
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