Steelers Edge Browns In Clutch Defensive Showdown
Roethlisberger overcame an early pick as Wallace stretched the field and McCoy showed effort for Cleveland but the ground game lagged. Pittsburgh forced three turnovers and stifled the Browns rushing attack while Cleveland struggled to defend deep passes and muffed a critical punt in the fourth quarter.
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Browns Steelers Scoring Summary First Half
The Browns lead 3 0 after the first quarter as Phil Dawson connects from 39 yards. Joe Haden returns a 62 yard interception setting up the scoring drive. Colt McCoy hits Benjamin Watson for 9 yards. Roethlisberger and Wallace hookup to tie the game in the second. Mendenhall caps fourth with a 2 yard run. Watson and McCoy connect for 23 and 28 yard gains in a late Browns drive.
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Browns lose Cribbs and Massaquoi to concussions in Pittsburgh
Browns receiver Josh Cribbs left with a concussion after a helmet to helmet hit by James Harrison in the second quarter of the Steelers 28 10 win. Mo Massaquoi also left with a concussion and was not back on the field as Cleveland watched Stuckey fill in with Robiskie.
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Roethlisberger stars as Steelers top Browns in series dominance
Ben Roethlisberger returned from a four game suspension to lead the Steelers past the Browns 31 14 at Heinz Field. He went 16 for 27 257 yards and 3 touchdowns to three receivers with no sacks and a 112 7 rating while James Harrison drew penalties for helmet to helmet hits.
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Browns stumble as Hillis leads 70 rushing yards in defeat
The Browns failed to power through the Steelers, amassing 70 rushing yards on 22 attempts with Peyton Hillis posting 41 yards on 12 carries. This marks the second straight game stymied on the ground as the rivalry looms large for Hillis and the team.
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Browns fall to Steelers in lopsided loss as McCoy shows poise
Browns quarterback Colt McCoy made his NFL debut against Pittsburgh, facing a tough defense that limited Cleveland to 10 points. McCoy stood firm amid five sacks, showing maturity by admitting mistakes while leading a late surge. Next up is a Week 7 trip to New Orleans as Cleveland weighs McCoy as starter amid injuries.
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Dawson becomes Browns all time leading scorer in loss to Steelers
Phil Dawson extended his Browns scoring record with a 39 yard field goal in the first quarter but Cleveland fell 28 10 at Heinz Field. Colt McCoy made his NFL debut as rookie Joe Haden intercepted Roethlisberger and Haden returned a 62 yarder in the opening quarter.
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