"Thursday Night Football" will feature a matchup between the Cleveland Browns (2-8) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) to begin Week 12. The Steelers are on a five-game winning run and are in first place in the AFC North. The Browns, meantime, are trying to play spoiler in what is perhaps the NFL's most competitive division after losing two straight games.
The season of Russell Wilson's comeback is still going strong. Wilson has won his first four appearances as the starting quarterback for the Steelers despite having a calf injury at the beginning of the season. In his first month behind center, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback has shown promise at times. In his four starts, he has thrown six touchdowns to just two interceptions.
In the Steelers' 18–16 victory over the Ravens on Sunday, the defense took the lead even though the offense was unable to score a touchdown. They limited 2024 MVP contender and current MVP Lamar Jackson to only 46 running yards and 207 passing yards.
For the fourth consecutive week, Jameis Winston will start as quarterback for the Browns. Since Deshaun Watson suffered an Achilles injury that ended his season, the former No. 1 overall choice has played well. He completed 30 of 46 passes (65.2%) for 395 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35–14 loss to the Saints.
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During Thursday night's Browns vs. Steelers game, USA TODAY Sports offered updates, highlights, and commentary.
Wilson, Russell When the Hail Mary effort fails, the Browns manage to win.
Russell Wilson's prayer was swatted down in the end zone, but despite their impressive performance, the Steelers and Browns were unable to produce a single highlight. The Browns win for the third time this season, and nobody on the Steelers' roster ever had a chance to catch that pass.
With one minute remaining, Nick Chubb gives Cleveland the lead, and the Browns defeat the Steelers 24–19.
The Browns use some of their own magic to grab a five-point lead with 57 seconds remaining following a few tense minutes after the Steelers took the lead. The two-point conversion attempt is unsuccessful, but Nick Chubb scores his second touchdown of the evening. The Steelers and Russell Wilson have one final chance to win it. Pittsburgh may only use one timeout.
Steelers 19, Browns 18: Pittsburgh takes the lead thanks to Calvin Austin III
Calvin Austin III hauls in a 23-yard touchdown from Russell Wilson to pick up his fellow receiver two plays after George Pickens lost a score in the snow. The Steelers have scored 13 points in less than two minutes to grab a one-point lead, but they are unable to make the two-point conversion.
After Jameis Winston is sacked by Nick Herbig, the Steelers recover the fumble.
In less than one minute of game action, it has already slipped away from the Browns. Nick Herbig knocks the ball free when he drops Jameis Winston for the sack on the second play of the Cleveland drive. Minutes after reducing the gap to five points, Pittsburgh jumps on it and earns a red zone opportunity.
Steelers 13, Browns 18: Jaylen Warren puts Pittsburgh back in the game
After Jameis Winston's score, it appeared as though the Browns may easily win, but the Steelers aren't going to sleep well. Jaylen Warren reaches pay soil as Pittsburgh marches 69 yards in just seven plays. With less than eight minutes remaining and a five-point lead, Cleveland still has some work to do.
Steelers 6, Browns 18: Jameis Winston scores quickly
The Browns lead by two scores as Jameis Winston rushes into the end zone for the touchdown on a fourth down play. As the Browns attempt to win their third game of the season, the quarterback is having a blast in the snow. After that, they choose to go for two, and they also convert. Tonight, we are all living in Jameis' universe.
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Boswell converts through the snowfall as the Browns defeat the Steelers 10–6.
Even though it's still October, Cleveland has transformed into a winter paradise. at any case, Mike Tomlin's beard has gone white, and the Cleveland scenario is like a snow globe that has been shook by an excessively enthusiastic child at the shop. But a football game is still in progress. For those who cared, Chris Boswell moved the Steelers closer by scoring three more points.
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"Thursday Night Football" will feature a matchup between the Cleveland Browns (2-8) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) to begin Week 12. The Steelers are on a five-game winning run and are in first place in the AFC North. The Browns, meantime, are trying to play spoiler in what is perhaps the NFL's most competitive division after losing two straight games.
The season of Russell Wilson's comeback is still going strong. Wilson has won his first four appearances as the starting quarterback for the Steelers despite having a calf injury at the beginning of the season. In his first month behind center, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback has shown promise at times. In his four starts, he has thrown six touchdowns to just two interceptions.
In the Steelers' 18–16 victory over the Ravens on Sunday, the defense took the lead even though the offense was unable to score a touchdown. They limited 2024 MVP contender and current MVP Lamar Jackson to only 46 running yards and 207 passing yards.
For the fourth consecutive week, Jameis Winston will start as quarterback for the Browns. Since Deshaun Watson suffered an Achilles injury that ended his season, the former No. 1 overall choice has played well. He completed 30 of 46 passes (65.2%) for 395 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35–14 loss to the Saints.
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During Thursday night's Browns vs. Steelers game, USA TODAY Sports offered updates, highlights, and commentary.
Wilson, Russell When the Hail Mary effort fails, the Browns manage to win.
Russell Wilson's prayer was swatted down in the end zone, but despite their impressive performance, the Steelers and Browns were unable to produce a single highlight. The Browns win for the third time this season, and nobody on the Steelers' roster ever had a chance to catch that pass.
With one minute remaining, Nick Chubb gives Cleveland the lead, and the Browns defeat the Steelers 24–19.
The Browns use some of their own magic to grab a five-point lead with 57 seconds remaining following a few tense minutes after the Steelers took the lead. The two-point conversion attempt is unsuccessful, but Nick Chubb scores his second touchdown of the evening. The Steelers and Russell Wilson have one final chance to win it. Pittsburgh may only use one timeout.
Steelers 19, Browns 18: Pittsburgh takes the lead thanks to Calvin Austin III
Calvin Austin III hauls in a 23-yard touchdown from Russell Wilson to pick up his fellow receiver two plays after George Pickens lost a score in the snow. The Steelers have scored 13 points in less than two minutes to grab a one-point lead, but they are unable to make the two-point conversion.
After Jameis Winston is sacked by Nick Herbig, the Steelers recover the fumble.
In less than one minute of game action, it has already slipped away from the Browns. Nick Herbig knocks the ball free when he drops Jameis Winston for the sack on the second play of the Cleveland drive. Minutes after reducing the gap to five points, Pittsburgh jumps on it and earns a red zone opportunity.
Steelers 13, Browns 18: Jaylen Warren puts Pittsburgh back in the game
After Jameis Winston's score, it appeared as though the Browns may easily win, but the Steelers aren't going to sleep well. Jaylen Warren reaches pay soil as Pittsburgh marches 69 yards in just seven plays. With less than eight minutes remaining and a five-point lead, Cleveland still has some work to do.
Steelers 6, Browns 18: Jameis Winston scores quickly
The Browns lead by two scores as Jameis Winston rushes into the end zone for the touchdown on a fourth down play. As the Browns attempt to win their third game of the season, the quarterback is having a blast in the snow. After that, they choose to go for two, and they also convert. Tonight, we are all living in Jameis' universe.
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Boswell converts through the snowfall as the Browns defeat the Steelers 10–6.
Even though it's still October, Cleveland has transformed into a winter paradise. at any case, Mike Tomlin's beard has gone white, and the Cleveland scenario is like a snow globe that has been shook by an excessively enthusiastic child at the shop. But a football game is still in progress. For those who cared, Chris Boswell moved the Steelers closer by scoring three more points.