Tag: Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Window dressing: Jameis Winston finds Njoku to cut lead in fourth quarter

Welp, at least they kept playing

The Cleveland Browns at least made it look less ugly as quarterback Jameis Winston found tight end David Njoku for a touchdown strike to pull the game within two scores.

With just over seven minutes left in the game, Winston connected with tight end Njoku for a 15-yard touchdown, capping a 14-play, 79-yard drive to cut the Steelers’ lead to 27-14. Cleveland converted two crucial fourth downs on the drive, one on a three-yard pass to Njoku and the other on a nine-yard completion to receiver Elijah Moore. This was Winston’s second touchdown pass of the game.

The Browns relied heavily on the passing game with time running out, keeping their slim comeback hopes alive in Pittsburgh. However, kicker Dustin Hopkins’ two missed field goals from within 45 yards now loom large, as they could have brought the game within one score with ample time remaining.

Winston has completed 23 of 39 passes for 201 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, following his record-setting performance for most passing yards in franchise history last week. Running back Nick Chubb has rushed 11 times for 48 yards, while Jerry Jeudy continues to lead the receiving corps with 64 yards and a touchdown. Cleveland will need a big play or two to stay in contention for an improbable comeback.

Steelers announce huge surprise inactive vs. Browns

The Browns will not have to face George Pickens today

As the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers get set for battle, we will not get a rematch between wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Greg Newsome II.

The Browns will not be the only team shorthanded at the wide receiver position.

While Newsome and Pickens spent the whole week trash-talking after they got into a post-game scrap just two weeks ago, they’ll have to take their beef to social media. Entering the game questionable with a groin injury, Pickens has been announced as a surprise inactive in this game.

The Steelers will now have to rely heavily on the aging Mike Williams and Cordarrelle Patterson, along with the likes of Calvin Austin and Van Jefferson to get the job done and avoid the season sweep at the hands of the Browns.

For Cleveland’s secondary, their job just got a whole lot easier, but there is still work to do. Can the Browns rally, despite just a three-win season, and play spoilers today against their arch-rivals, the George Pickens-less Pittsburgh Steelers?

Steelers will be without WR Diontae Johnson on Monday Night vs. Browns

The Steelers will be without one of their top weapons

The Cleveland Browns are looking to go 2-0 to start the season for the first time since 1993. Cleveland will travel to Pittsburgh for a showdown on Monday night looking to finally start another season 2-0.

It was reported already that the Steelers would be without one of the best defensive tackles in football in Cam Heyward. Now reports say the team will be without one of their best offensive weapons in wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

The Steelers’ offense struggled in their opening game against the 49ers and will now have one less option on Monday. This is going against the Browns defensive backs who locked down one of the best wide receiver groups in the NFL last week meaning it’ll be a tall take for Kenny Pickett.

This game is important for the Browns who would not only be 2-0 but also 2-0 in their division right out the gate could be huge for their playoff chances.

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WATCH: Deshaun Watson connects with David Njoku to take lead vs. Steelers

The Browns have the lead!

The Cleveland Browns are looking to end their season on a 5-2 run as they close the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After forcing a goal line fumble in the first quarter and now scoring a touchdown, the Browns have scraped together a 7-0 lead over the Steelers. As the first half winds down, the Browns cap off a 10-play, 71-yard drive as quarterback Deshaun Watson connects with tight end David Njoku from 10 yards out.

Can the Browns get the ball back and perhaps get in the endzone again with six minutes left in the half? Stay tuned for more live updates.

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Jadeveon Clowney, Jack Conklin headline 7 inactives vs. Steelers

The Browns have announced their seven inactives

As the Cleveland Browns seek to end their disappointing 2022 campaign on a high note, with a chance to spoil the playoff dreams of the Pittsburgh Steelers, they have announced their seven inactives for this afternoon’s game. The elephant in the room here is defensive end, Jadeveon Clowney, as he was sent home and ruled out after lashing out at the Browns during an interview this week. Jack Conklin has also been listed as inactive after being ruled out with an ankle injury.

Here is the full list of inactives as the Browns look to end their season on a 5-2 run.

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Report: Joe Woods believed to be coaching final game as defensive coordinator

The Joe Woods era could be ending today.

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The Cleveland Browns have been a bottom defense against the run all season, and even as they have improved down the stretch, someone is going to have to fall on their sword for that. During his final press conference of the season this week as well, defensive coordinator Joe Woods spoke like a man who knew his job was in severe doubt. And as the Browns get set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Woods could be coaching his last game in Cleveland.

According to Brad Stainbrook of The OBR, many in league circles also believe this is Woods’ last game as the defensive coordinator of the Browns. To be honest, this is long overdue as this defensive unit has far too much talent for the level of production they have put out in 2022.

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Browns calling up DE Sam Kamara, LB Storey Jackson from practice squad vs. Steelers

The Browns have elevated two from the practice squad for their bout against the Steelers.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to fill Jadeveon Clowney’s spot at defensive end as they have downgraded him to out against the Pittsburgh Steelers after his tantrum this week. The Browns have elevated defensive end Sam Kamara from the practice squad to fill the missing defensive end spot on the roster as rookie Isaiah Thomas has been listed as out as well. Linebacker Storey Jackson has also been elevated from the practice squad for tomorrow’s Week 18 matchup.

Looking to end the season on a 5-2 run, the Browns want to play spoilers against the Steelers, who are still in the playoff hunt in the last week of the season. While these two will likely play special teams only, the Browns now have their depth for tomorrow’s matchup.

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Who wins the season finale uniform matchup as Browns wear orange pants?

Who wins the uniform matchup between the Browns and Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the chance to make the playoffs tomorrow as the Cleveland Browns come to town. The Browns have already made it difficult for the Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North, eliminated the Washington Commanders from playoff contention, and now have the chance to knock out the Steelers as well.

Before we get to the matchup on the field, however, we take a look at the uniform matchup in this Week 18 divisional battle. The Browns have announced their uniform combination while we are left to play a guessing game for what the Steelers will wear (their options are limited).

Who wins the uniform battle? We take a look here.

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Browns rule out Jack Conklin, Isaiah Thomas vs. Steelers

The Browns will be without two against the Steelers.

The Cleveland Browns will not only be without defensive end Jadeveon Clowney after his tantrum last night, but they will also miss right tackle Jack Conklin against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fresh off of an extension, the starting right tackle went down with an ankle injury in the win against the Washington Commanders. This is more than likely a precautionary matter for the player they have under contract for at least two more seasons. Rookie defensive end Isaiah Thomas will also miss this game in Pittsburgh.

Look for James Hudson to fill in at right tackle this Sunday, Alex Wright to man the starting defensive end position across from Myles Garrett, and for Chase Winovich to get plenty of reps off the bench as they will be thin at defensive end. Cornerback Denzel Ward has been listed as questionable.

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Browns send Jadeveon Clowney home, not expected to play vs. Steelers

We’ve probably seen the last of Jadeveon Clowney in a Browns uniform.

The Cleveland Browns are left to clean up a mess after defensive end Jadeveon Clowney made destructive comments to Cleveland dot com’s Mary Kay Cabot yesterday. He should not be allowed back in the facility after those comments with just one game to go, and apparently, the Browns agree.

And now, according to Tom Withers of the Associated Press, the Browns have sent Clowney home from the facility. His status against the Pittsburgh Steelers in just two days is very much clear as he is not expected to play, according to The OBR’s Brad Stainbrook, for the Browns. We have seen the last of Clowney in brown and orange.

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