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Steelers beat the Browns 27-6 and take first place in the AFC North

The Pittsburgh Morning News teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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The Steelers beat the Browns 27-6 on Sunday and moved into first place in the at 6-2. It was Pittsburgh's 23rd straight regular-season win over Cleveland at , tying the NFL record for consecutive home wins over one opponent.

The Steelers rolled Cleveland at Acrisure Stadium

  • Browns6
    Steelers27
    FinalSteelers move to 6-2 and lead the AFC North

Source: Observer-Reporter

Jaylen Warren ran for 143 yards and a touchdown on his 28th birthday, and Rico Dowdle scored from 9 yards out as the Warren-Dowdle combo and the pass rush took over. Browns coach Todd Monken didn't make excuses: “Well, we certainly earned that.”

  • Halftime: Pat Freiermuth's 1-yard tush push made it 20-6
  • Browns' offense: 324 passing yards, no touchdowns
  • Old record: Green Bay beat Detroit 23 straight, 1992 to 2014

The Steelers ran and sacked their way to a rout

23
straight regular-season wins over the Browns at Acrisure Stadium
8
sacks of Deshaun Watson
200
rushing yards for the Steelers
143
rushing yards for Jaylen Warren

Sources: Observer-Reporter, FOX 8 News

Sources: Observer-Reporter, TribLIVE.com, FOX 8 News

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