The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it through their recent struggles and are now fully back on track. They defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-14 and are firing on all cylinders as they now solidify their position at the top of the AFC North.
It started after their Week 9 bye. The Steelers defeated the Washington Commanders 28-27, surviving by the skin of their teeth. They had another close win in Week 11, an 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 12, the Steelers lost to the Browns, a shocking 24-19 defeat that continued to highlight the increasing issues for the defense. They next survived a shootout against the Bengals, but Cincinnati made that one very interesting with some late scoring.
But on Sunday against the Browns, the Steelers wiped away any memory of that awful loss two weeks earlier. Russell Wilson, who has been steady (and occasionally brilliant) this season, threw two TDs and zero interceptions. The offense had multiple opportunities to flex, but the defense really showed up. They held the Browns to two touchdowns (one at the beginning, and one at the end when the game was already out of reach), sacked Browns QB Jameis Winston three times, and intercepted him twice.
This win gives Pittsburgh a 10-3 record (they're the first team in the AFC North to win 10 games in 2024), and drops the Browns to a mirror image 3-10.
Bryce Young throws his first pick in four games, and it was caught by CJ Gardner-Johnson, who had missed a large chunk of the game while being evaluated (and cleared) for a concussion.
The Raiders intercepted Baker Mayfield for a much-needed takeaway. But on the very next play, a fumbled snap gave the ball right back to the Bucs. D'oh!
If the Eagles don't lock down Zach Baun, they simply don't want to win
Anytime the Eagles have needed him, linebacker Zack Baun has been right there to make a play. He's been a revelation for the Eagles, who should absolutely give him a contract right now.
No disrespect to the Buccaneers, but the Raiders may already be in vacation mode with four more games left (not including the one they're currently playing
This was a hard hit from CJGJ of the Eagles on Panthers receiver Xavier Legette. Carolina wanted it flagged, but it was clean. Legette is in the medical tent.
#Panthers WR Xavier Legette is in the medical tent after being absolutely lit up by #Eagles S C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a hit Carolina’s sideline wanted penalized. But no contact to the head. A big, clean hit.
That one fan in an "I ❤️ Kirk" shirt is probably feeling very alone right now. As Cousins ran through the tunnel at his old home stadium, he was showered with boos. Yikes.
U.S. Bank Stadium shows Kirk Cousins walking through tunnel, loud boos. woooooo buddy
Kirk Cousins is making his first trip back to Minnesota since signing with the Falcons over the offseason. Though his goodbye stung, at least one Vikings fan is happy to welcome him back.
