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Why Justin Fields is the Steelers’ X-factor heading into Week 12’s TNF

The Justin Fields package helped secure a Week 11 win for the Steelers and could play a major role against Cleveland’s defense in Week 12.

While it can be argued that too much blame is being placed on Russell Wilson’s shoulders for the Steelers’ Week 11 offensive struggles, one key takeaway from Pittsburgh’s offense remains: the ‘Justin Fields package‘ was immaculate.

The Fields rushing package has been teased since the Steelers traded for the former Bears QB, and it finally came to fruition in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers brought Fields in for a QB power play and two QB-RB options that helped seal the Week 11 victory for Pittsburgh. In Week 12, facing a relentless Cleveland pass rush led by 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, the Steelers may be forced to rely on the Fields package as the focal point of the rushing attack.

Fields isn’t just a running QB; he can also sling it deep if the game script calls for it, and this versatility could prove to be Cleveland’s downfall in the upcoming Thursday Night Football game.

Will Steelers OC Arthur Smith utilize both Wilson’s and Fields’ greatest strengths in unison? Between Wilson’s ‘moon ball’ and Fields’ speed, not many defenses in the league can prepare for this offensive tandem.

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Former Steelers QB trolls Browns in hilarious fashion

Ben Roethlisberger keeps his rivalry with Cleveland alive, confidently predicting a Steelers victory over the Browns in Week 12.

Even in his retirement, former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger continues to show Cleveland why he still owns the Browns. On his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, his co-host Spencer Te’o asked the legendary Pittsburgh QB to share his thoughts on the Browns-Saints Week 11 results.

Roethlisberger quickly gave credit to Browns QB Jameis Winston for nearly throwing for 400 yards but immediately shifted to roasting the Cleveland defense: “That sounds great, but I think the Browns’ defense gave up 200-plus, almost 300 yards rushing, made Taysom Hill look like Bo Jackson.”

Big Ben continued his roast of Cleveland, stating that the NFL might as well just give the Steelers the win automatically before their Week 12 matchup with the Browns on Thursday Night Football. Roethlisberger stated, “We don’t even need to play the game Thursday, really, to be honest.”

In what is shaping up to be a complete mismatch, Roethlisberger has the utmost confidence in his 8-2 Pittsburgh Steelers to defeat the 2-8 Cleveland Browns in this week’s Thursday Night Football on November 21 at 8:15 PM EST.

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Mike Tomlin ecstatic Baltimore let Patrick Queen hit free agency

Mike Tomlin shares his thoughts on Patrick Queen following the Steelers’ Week 11 win, highlighting his value to the team.

In the post-game press conference following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 11 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Head Coach Mike Tomlin was asked his opinion on former Raven and current Steelers LB Patrick Queen. Tomlin kept it short and sweet, explaining: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Man, I am glad he is on our team.”

Queen, who left Baltimore after the team allowed him to hit free agency in the 2024 offseason, had a fantastic outing against the Ravens, providing much-needed run support against the one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL.

Heading into Week 11, much discussion surrounded Queen’s potential in the revenge game against his former team, and the Steelers LB did not disappoint.

While Queen had his ups and downs to start the season, no one can deny the consecutive elite performances he delivered in Weeks 10 and 11.

Queen will look to keep his red-hot momentum rolling as his team faces a short week due to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12’s Thursday Night Football game.

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Browns’ Myles Garrett discusses T.J Watt’s 2023 D.P.O.Y. snub

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Be careful what you wish Cleveland!  While to many it seems unwise to provoke T.J. Watt just days before facing off against him, that is exactly what the Browns did. Speaking to reporters during Tuesday’s media availability, the 2023 D.P.O.Y. award winner, Myles Garrett, was asked to comment on Watt’s less-than-enthusiastic reaction to being snubbed from winning the award after a spectacular performance last season.

Garrett, known for his issues with Pittsburgh in the past, wasted no time taking a subtle jab at Watt, stating, “I’ve never complained about the trophy not being in my house, and vice versa. He shouldn’t be feeling two ways about it going to me.”

Watt’s league-leading 19 sacks should have been more than enough to secure the award in 2023, but one thing the Browns’ edge rusher said rings true: T.J. will have every opportunity this week, when his team takes on Cleveland, to silence the doubters once again.

Garrett’s comments and challenge to Watt will surely only lead to Cleveland’s demise in Week 12, as the Steelers take on the Browns in this week’s Thursday Night Football game at 8:15 PM EST.

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Mike Tomlin spares no feelings regarding Russell Wilson’s Week 11 INT

Mike Tomlin addresses Russell Wilson’s costly interception in Week 11 as the Steelers prepare for Thursday Night Football against Cleveland.

While Russell Wilson has led the Steelers to four consecutive victories in each of his past four starts, Head Coach Mike Tomlin was unimpressed with one specific play from Week 11 against Baltimore.

The offense was struggling to score touchdowns against a stingy Ravens defense, and Wilson almost made a spectacular touchdown pass to TE Darnell Washington.

Wilson escaped pressure, scrambled to his right, and threw up a jump ball to the 6’7″ dynamic tight end in the end zone, but Washington watched it fly past his head and into the arms of Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey.

While the blame game was to be expected, Tomlin wasted no time letting everyone know who he believes was at fault: “I just wish Russ hadn’t thrown it.”

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Wilson in to make plays for their offense, and Tomlin shouldn’t be surprised nor discourage Wilson’s willingness to take these risks.

Tomlin and the Wilson-led Steelers offense will look to get back on track against the Cleveland Browns on, Thursday Night Football, on November 21st at 8:15 PM EST.

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Browns ready to rock orange pants on Thursday Night Football vs. Steelers

The Browns have revealed their uniform combination for their TNF showdown against the Steelers

The Cleveland Browns have announced their uniforms for the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup against the rivaling Pittsburgh Steelers.

It was announced Wednesday morning that the team will be wearing their traditional Brown jerseys on top of their very popular orange pants. This combination is followed by their traditional orange helmets. The orange pants have been very popular among fans, and they’ve decided to bring them back on a very important night, no matter the Browns’ record.

Many Cleveland Browns fans have found ways to check out throughout the 2024 season, but a great uniform combination can be the start of bringing energy to the stadium. In a crucial AFC North matchup, the Browns and their fans will need the momentum to start this contest. The visiting Pittsburgh Steelers are on a roll to start the season, posting an 8-2 record over their first ten games.

They are expected to be wearing their traditional away uniforms with a white jersey and yellow pants, but there has been no official announcement.

Browns set to start fourth different left tackle vs. Steelers

Germain Ifedi will start at left tackle on Thursday Night

The Cleveland Browns will be starting veteran Germain Ifedi at left tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Jedrick Wills has once again been ruled out.

This marks the fourth different starting left tackle for the Browns in 2024. First, it was James Hudson III who started the first few weeks, then Wills took over before getting hurt again. Dawand Jones then flipped from right tackle to left tackle when Jack Conklin returned when Wills was ruled out and took the job from the former first rounder before his season-ending injury. Even Joel Bitonio has played some reps at left tackle this season.

With Wills still out, the former first rounder Ifedi will get the start. For depth, the Browns brought back a familiar face in Geron Christian as the backup tackle due to all of the injuries up front.

Going against the potent Steelers’ pass rush, Ifedi will need all of the help he can get.

Dawand Jones gets in social media spat with Cleveland media member

The offensive tackle clapped back at criticism laid at his feet

The Cleveland Browns are entering a reloading year in 2025, leaving many media members to question which pieces, like offensive tackle Dawand Jones, can be viably counted on.

One Cleveland media member, Adam the Bull, went on to question Jones’ commitment to football, including his challenges with his weight on the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, and it did not go unnoticed by the Browns’ offensive tackle.

Adam the Bull seemed to take the comment in stride, challenging Jones to an accountability challenge. Jones, however, was not the only player to notice the comments on the show, as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill also showed support for the offensive tackle.

Now facing his second surgery in as many seasons in the NFL, Jones looks to get to work this offseason to come back and prove to the Browns that he can be the guy at left tackle moving forward.

Dawand Jones takes to social media to give post-surgery update

Jones underwent successful surgery on his fractured fibula.

The Cleveland Browns lost another starting offensive lineman this week when left tackle Dawand Jones fractured his fibula against the New Orleans Saints.

He then underwent surgery on Wednesday after being placed on Injured Reserve and took to his personal Instagram to provide an update on how it went. In his post, Jones stated, “Surgery went well shoutout to Voos thanks everybody for the text messages, prayers, and uplifting comments… I’ll be back.”

Likely needing a new left tackle and right tackle this offseason, getting a healthy and improved Jones back on the field would help the Browns plug at least one of those needs. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, Jones had a stellar rookie season before taking a step back this season.

For now, however, Jones is set for his second surgery recovery in as many years.

Juan Thornhill remains tone-deaf to criticism received for effort level

There is a reason the Browns rotated Ronnie Hickman back onto the field on Sunday…

Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill has received criticism this week, and he continues to be tone-deaf in his response.

In the loss to the New Orleans Saints, Thornhill was seen jogging in backside pursuit as wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling took an ordinary catch down the field for a touchdown. As a result, Thornhill received a massive amount of backlash online for his effort level.

His response? To take to Instagram with a meme of Forrest Gump running, with a caption that reads “Me Thursday.”

 

It would have been nice to see the safety take accountability for his level of play against the Saints. Instead, he played it off as no big deal and a laughing matter on a team that is 2-8 on the season.

One of many veterans with an out in his contract after the season, do not expect Thornhill back in the brown and orange next season.