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BrownsTuesday, November 3

The Browns lost 27-6 at Pittsburgh, and the run defense is the big worry

The 5AM Lakewood teamFrom Tuesday’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If you watched Sunday, you know how it went. Pittsburgh beat the Browns 27-6 to take first place in the AFC North at 6-2, and Cleveland fell to 5-3. The Steelers sacked Deshaun Watson eight times, and the Browns didn't score a touchdown for the first time this season.

The Steelers beat the Browns 27-6 on Sunday

  • Browns6
    Steelers27 (won)
    FinalSteelers are 6-2 and lead the AFC North; Browns are 5-3

Source: WKBN.com

The bigger worry is the run defense. Pittsburgh ran for 200 yards, 143 of them from Jaylen Warren, a week after Tennessee also gashed Cleveland on the ground. Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot said teams are "throwing trap plays at them." Mike Polk Jr. asks if it's still a rivalry.

  • Steelers streak: 23 straight regular-season home wins over Cleveland, tying an NFL record for an opponent
  • Steelers first half: 160 rushing yards, most by any team this season
  • Watson: season-high 324 passing yards

Pittsburgh sacked Watson eight times and ran for 200 yards

8
sacks of Deshaun Watson
200
rushing yards for Pittsburgh
34
net rushing yards for Cleveland

The Browns stay on the road Sunday in New Orleans. Kickoff against the Saints (2-5) is at 1 p.m.

Sources: WKBN.com, FOX 8 News, Cleveland.com, WKYC

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