Acrisure Stadium | Visit Pittsburg
Acrisure Stadium | Visit Pittsburg
On a cold evening in Cleveland, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a challenging game against the Browns, ultimately losing 24-19. Coach Mike Tomlin reflected on the match saying, "It took us too long to warm up to the action," highlighting penalties and early-game struggles.
Despite trailing 18-6 in the fourth quarter, the Steelers made a comeback with Jaylen Warren's three-yard touchdown run and Calvin Austin III's 23-yard touchdown reception. This gave them a brief lead of 19-18 with just over six minutes remaining. However, the Browns scored again with one minute left, sealing their victory.
Coach Tomlin praised the Browns' performance: "First, I'd like to start by complimenting the Cleveland Browns. I thought they brought it." He acknowledged that his team needed to improve their early-game performance.
Quarterback Russell Wilson was sacked four times during the game, three of which occurred in the first half. Wilson expressed disappointment about not securing a win but remained optimistic: "We should have won that game... everything that we want is still in front of us."
Wilson emphasized recovery and preparation for their next AFC North matchup against Cincinnati Bengals: "We have to let our bodies recover, reset mentally... We have great leadership."
Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward noted missed opportunities despite holding Nick Chubb to 59 yards on 20 carries: "Missed opportunities... They made more plays at the end."
The Steelers are preparing for another crucial division game against Cincinnati Bengals following this loss.
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