Steelers bet on Landry Jones as Roethlisberger injury stirs doubt
Landry Jones has shown late game poise and may start against Cleveland with Roethlisberger sidelined by a left foot injury. The Steelers rely on Jones to lead a playoff push as backup to Roethlisberger. Antonio Brown and DeAngelo Williams powered a recent win, while Pittsburgh prepares for a tougher test after a Kansas City setback.
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Browns struggle as run game collapses and pass volume rises
The Browns rank 31st in yards per game and 3.5 yards per rush with only two rushing touchdowns. Josh McCown has been asked to throw 39 plus times per game, while a change from Kyle Shanahan’s zone scheme to John DeFilippo’s approach erodes run identity and ball control.
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Browns waive two players amid roster health shakeup
The Browns cut special teamer Jayson DiManche and safety De Ante Saunders aiming to clear space for rookie Charles Gaines and running back Glenn Winston. Saunders debuted last Thursday, while DiManche played once this season. The team also re signed Garth Gerhart to the practice squad.
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Giving Them a Chance After Team Struggles
McCown has exceeded expectations when healthy and leads the offense with 65 percent accuracy for 1,897 yards, 11 touchdowns, four interceptions, and a 95.2 rating over seven starts. Barnidge and Benjamin provide steady targets as Barnidge nears career highs with 42 catches for 602 yards and six touchdowns, setting up a potential first big contract.
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Five Questions Yet To Be Answered About Manziel
Browns coach Mike Pettine faces decisions on Johnny Manziel for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. He may start McCown if ribs allow, while evaluating Manziel over seven games. The questions focus on pocket play, reading defenses, and whether Manziel’s Texas A&M weekend affects the organization’s view.
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Browns relying on rookies as Haslam weighs future plans
Duke Johnson has been the standout rookie with 179 rushing yards and 369 receiving yards but other draft picks like Danny Shelton Cameron Erving and Nate Orchard show limited impact. Owner Jimmy Haslam faces questions after a 2 7 start and potential regime changes loom as seven games remain.
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Bears Rally Past Chargers 22 19 On Monday Night Football
Chicago Bears beat the San Diego Chargers 22 to 19 as Jay Cutler threw for 345 yards and tied the franchise TD record with 139. Zach Miller’s one handed 25 yard TD catch with 3 19 left sealed the win after a 10 play 80 yard drive. Martellus Bennett and Langford contributed key scoring plays.
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