Roethlisberger dominates Browns as Steelers extend streak
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger improved to 10-0 against Cleveland, throwing for 417 yards and two touchdowns as Pittsburgh built a 27-14 lead before ABs fell short. Derek Anderson managed 122 yards with one TD and an interception for the Browns amid three Pittsburgh turnovers.
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Roethlisberger shines as Steelers beat Browns 38 28
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 417 yards and led Pittsburgh through the air while the defense forced two third quarter fumbles by Derek Anderson. Joshua Cribbs returned a kickoff 98 yards for Cleveland but Pittsburgh’s passing game proved too much. Mike Tomlin improved to 5 0 against the Browns as Mangini’s staff failed to fix protection and stop the air attack.
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Browns suffer injury plagued loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
With Wimbley sidelined by flu and O Qwell Jackson injured, the Browns played with three then two starting linebackers. Kaluka Maiava started in place of Jackson, while Greg Estandia filled in for Heiden. Lawrence Vickers scored a 1 yard TD as Cleveland fell 17 14.
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Steelers Hold On In Turbulent Browns Game
In the second quarter the Steelers scored twice to lead 14 0 as Heath Miller and Hines Ward connected with Ben Roethlisberger for 85 and 87 yard drives. Joshua Cribbs returned a kickoff for Cleveland and Derek Anderson found Mohamed Massaquoi for an 11 yard pass in the third. Rashard Mendenhall added a late TD run and Mike Wallace produced key plays in the fourth as Pittsburgh pulled away 27 14.
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Cribbs's Wildcat impact underscored Browns loss to Steelers
Joshua Cribbs highlighted Cleveland's Wildcat use with 13 snaps at quarterback and a 98 yard kickoff return, becoming the franchise leader in kickoff return TDs as the Browns fell 27 14 to Pittsburgh. He pressed for a contract extension amid discusses with the team about his future.
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Browns seek a new rivalry after Steelers dominance
In a Cleveland Chronicle column Chris Assenhelmer argues the Browns face no real rivalry with the Steelers, who have dominated the series for years. He suggests lowereffort rivals like Buffalo or Detroit, noting the Steelers remain far ahead and the old AFC North matchup lacks bite. He cites Ben Roethlisberger and other Steelers as evidence of the gap.
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