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Bouchette: Greatest send-off in Steelers (or even Pittsburgh sports) history?

Never has one Steelers player gone out the way Ben Roethlisberger did Monday night. Not Terry Bradshaw, not Joe Greene, not Franco Harris, not Jack Lambert, not Troy Polamalu. None of them was afforded the opportunity to take the kind of final home bow that was accorded Big Ben.

All of those players except maybe Greene did not even know it was his final home game when it occurred. The closest was Rocky Bleier’s finale at Three Rivers Stadium on Dec. 14, 1980, when everyone knew he was retiring and he received a thundering ovation after he ran for his final touchdown. But it was nothing like this.

Ed Bouchette·

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A Steelers send-off unlike any other: Ben Roethlisberger's return in 2021 worth it for one shining night

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Lloyd: Why this felt like Baker Mayfield’s last game with the Browns

It sure feels like Monday night’s disaster might have marked the final time Baker Mayfield will wear a Browns jersey.

If this turbulent marriage between Mayfield and the Browns is indeed headed for a divorce, it’s going to be one hell of a discovery process. Both sides have valid complaints.

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Jason Lloyd·

Senior Columnist & EIC, Cleveland

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Why this felt like Baker Mayfield’s last game as a member of the Browns

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Kaboly: Steelers fans deserve pat on back for Big Ben farewell performance

Even though the Steelers kept their faint playoff hopes alive with a convincing 26-14 win over the Browns, that wasn’t the story at Heinz Field on Monday night. It was Ben Roethlisberger’s final game in front of the home crowd and whatever frustrations the faithful had with their quarterback since that 11-0 start a year ago was all forgiven.

Steelers fans showed up, showed out and showed the NFL how to celebrate the career of their Hall of Fame quarterback that had to make 31 other fan bases jealous.

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Mark Kaboly·

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Steelers fans deserve pat on back after their Big Ben farewell performance: Kaboly's 10 observations

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Browns continue to disappoint

The Browns were eliminated from playoff contention 30 or so hours before kickoff in large part because their offense has sputtered since Week 6. For six-plus weeks now, the passing game has been completely broken.

While nobody was expecting a magic reversal of that trend, the Browns were supposed to be able to run the ball against a struggling Steelers defense that ranked near the bottom leaguewide in every major category and had given up 100-plus rushing yards in eight straight games.

But the Browns were in the shotgun and had quarterback Baker Mayfield in an empty formation by their third play of Monday night’s game. And empty is a good way to describe a lot of what the Browns delivered in the three-plus hours that followed.

Zac Jackson·

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First Thoughts: Beleaguered Baker Mayfield harassed, sacked 9 times as Browns fall to Steelers

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Steelers' streak will continue

The victory against the Browns pushed Pittsburgh to 8-7-1 and assured them of an 18th consecutive non-losing season. That's the third-longest streak all-time behind the 2001-19 New England Patriots (19 seasons) and 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys (21).

Monday night's win put the Steelers one ahead of the previous holder of the third longest streak, the 1957-73 ... Browns.

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Mayfield says he will have shoulder surgery

The Browns QB has been remarkably banged up this season and may sit out the team's season finale vs. the Bengals. He said after Monday night's game that surgery is in his future.

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Not as much usage

This explains why Nick Chubb wasn’t getting as much usage as expected in this contest.

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Take it all in

Steeler Nation stayed in their seats to see Roethlisberger take what is likely his final stroll around the field as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback.

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On the game-sealing play

Harris turned a low percentage play into a game clincher on this run.

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Steelers defeat Browns on an emotional night

Ben Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass and Najee Harris set career highs in carries and rushing yards to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-14 win in the Week 17 Monday night football game.

It wasn’t a stellar performance for Roethlisberger in what is likely the last game he will ever play at Heinz Field, but 28 carries for 188 yards and a touchdown by Harris kept the Steelers offense moving well enough to rack up four Chris Boswell field goals in addition to the two touchdowns.

Pittsburgh’s defense also had one of its best games of the 2021 season, holding Cleveland to a meager 3.5 yards per play average on 67 plays. Baker Mayfield did throw touchdown passes to David Njoku and Harrison Bryant, but he also threw two interceptions and was sacked nine times. T.J. Watt tallied four of those sacks to give him an NFL high 21.5 sacks for the season. Watt is now only one sack away from tying the all-time single season record in that category (22.5, by Michael Strahan in 2001).

The win keeps the Steelers playoff hopes alive, as a victory next week combined with an Indianapolis loss to Jacksonville would give Pittsburgh a postseason berth.

Cleveland (7-9) hosts Cincinnati in Week 18. Pittsburgh (8-7-1) travels to Baltimore to face the Ravens in their last game of the season.

(Photo: Philip G. Pavely / USA Today)

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One last kneel down

Ben didn’t quite get the walk off as hoped for by Steeler Nation, but he did get to kneel down to end what is likely his last game at Heinz Field.

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Win secured

Truth be told, Harris should have slid down short of the end zone, as it would have ended the game with a kneel down, but Harris hits the end zone to put Pittsburgh up 26-14.

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Browns score

Cleveland has its longest drive of the game against the Steelers prevent defense and scores a touchdown on a 1-yard catch by Harrison Bryant to make it a 19-14 game. Onside kick coming up.

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Eyebrows on point

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Record is near

Watt was very close to another sack on this drive.

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Steelers extend lead again

The great field position once again leads to points, as Chris Boswell’s 48-yard field goal gives Pittsburgh a 19-7 lead.

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Just one for himself

Peyton seems to want to keep at least one record for himself.

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Punt again

Following Renegade, the next seven Browns plays were a tackle for loss, sack, offensive holding penalty, false start, run for three yards, delay of game and then punt. A 14-yard return on the punt puts the Steelers at the Browns 37-yard line.

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Renegade

The Pittsburgh stadium crew knows when to try to put the game away.

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Still ahead

The excellent field position allows Pittsburgh to turn 26 yards into three points on a 50-yard field goal by Chris Boswell. The Steelers are now up by two possessions, 16-7.

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Shanked punt

The Steelers defensive backups have stepped up. Add that to a shanked 21-yard punt by Dustin Colquitt and Pittsburgh has the ball at its 43-yard line.

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Sibling rivalry

It’s a good natured sibling rivalry in the Watt family.

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Another sack

Pittsburgh gets its fifth sack of the game, this one by Alex Highsmith, to end the third quarter up 13-7.

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Browns score

The Browns offense gets motivated by the good starting field position and they move the ball 48 yards on four plays and scores a touchdown on a solid end zone catch by David Njoku. Steelers 13, Browns 7.

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Snoop Manning?

Peyton, Eli, and Cooper may end up getting another brother.

Ask and ye shall receive, Snoop.

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Defense steps up

Cleveland’s defense steps up in a major way, holding Pittsburgh to -1 yards on three plays. It leads to the Browns getting their best starting field position at the Steelers 48-yard line.

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Another record in sight

T.J. Watt is in striking distance of this all-time record as early as tonight.

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Nice stiff arm, but drive goes nowhere

Chubb’s stiff arm didn’t keep the Browns drive moving, as they have ended every drive with a punt, interception, or failed fourth down play. Pittsburgh takes over on its 5-yard line.

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Greatest performance ever?

Snoop Dogg is excited for the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Looks off

This is not the Steeler way.

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Injury update

The Browns are already thin at a number of defensive positions and these injuries are only going to make matters worse.

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Well on his way

It’s Hall of Fame company for Najee Harris.

The longest run of Harris’ career nets the Steelers a 30-yard Chris Boswell field goal to put Pittsburgh up 13-0 near the midpoint of the 3rd quarter.

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Best birthday gift

Snoop Dogg makes sure to bring a birthday present for Eli.

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Stiff arm

Najee is competing with Derrick Henry for best stiff arm of the 2021 season on this play.

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Top pass rusher

The advanced metric agree with the scout’s eye -- T.J. Watt is the best pass rusher in the NFL today.

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First-half stats

The first-half stat line for Ben: 20 of 34 for 96 yards, one TD and one interception. This game could set NFL passing back by 20 years before all is said and done.

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For those wondering

For those who may have been wondering, it isn’t an injury issue that is keeping Nick Chubb from more carries in this game.

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Steelers lead at the break

A first half of mostly subpar offensive play by both teams ends with Pittsburgh up 10-0.

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Another Watt sack

The Browns move into Pittsburgh territory for the second time this evening, but T.J. Watt puts an end to that with his second sack of the game.

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Not the plan

This isn’t the formula Pittsburgh had in mind coming into this game.

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Streak over

Mayfield’s incompletion streak is the longest in the NFL this season, per the broadcast. https://twitter.com/MarkKaboly/status/1478193174724161542

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Steelers extend lead

Pittsburgh gets inside the 10-yard line following the interception but can’t find the end zone, so the Steelers settle for a 22-yard Chris Boswell field goal to go up 10-0.

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This can't last

The Browns defense will wear out if this pace continues.

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Not approved

Peyton did not approve of Baker’s choice of targets on this play.

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Tossing cleats

It’s not a good idea to give the opponent 15 yards when yards are as hard to come by as they are tonight.

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Picked off

Another questionable throw by Baker Mayfield gives the Steelers a chance to get to a double-digit point lead.

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Injury update

A potentially impactful injury for the Browns already shorthanded secondary.

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More punts

The Steelers get another three and out in a game where eight out of the nine drives have ended with punts or failed fourth down plays. Cleveland ball at its 26-yard line.

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Bad night so far

Baker Mayfield’s night isn’t getting any better and it leads to Cleveland’s third punt in four possessions.

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Running out of chili

It was not a good idea to run out of food around John Madden, a man who made food and football go together like no one else.

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Steelers lead

The Steelers lean heavily on very effective rushes by Najee Harris and then close the drive out with a TD pass from Roethlisberger to Diontae Johnson. Pittsburgh 7, Cleveland 0.

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Coach Goodell

After spending the first quarter with Bill Cowher, Peyton just had the word coach on his brain.

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Steelers legend for life

Bill Cowher paid tribute to Ben Roethlisberger during his appearance on the ManningCast.

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End of 1st quarter

The first quarter ends on 3rd and 6 sack for a 10-yard loss by T.J. Watt. No score as we head into the 2nd quarter.

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Pass defended

Pittsburgh goes for it on 4th and 5 at the Browns 36-yard line but the Browns get creative in coverage for a pass defensed that ends the drive.

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I dare you

Pittsburgh is taking Cleveland up on the dare and it’s worked to the tune of 34 yards for Harris so far tonight.

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Big stop

Cleveland goes for it on 4th and 7 at the Steelers 38-yard line and could have made it if not for Cam Heyward knocking the ball down at the line of scrimmage. Pittsburgh begins its third drive with its best field position at the Steelers 38.

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Big run from Nick Chubb

The Browns finally get back to their ground game and Nick Chubb immediately pays dividends and moves the ball to Pittsburgh territory for the first time.

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Over 1,000

Najee Harris now has 21 rushing yards on four carries, a total that vaults him over 1,000 yards for the season. Pittsburgh still has to punt after five plays, however, so Cleveland gets the ball at its 27.

(Photo: William Purnell / USA Today)

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Not special

Pittsburgh and Cleveland’s recent track record of subpar special teams play continues.

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Choppy game

It’s a choppy game up to this point, as Cleveland gains 18 yards on five plays on its first drive but then has to punt.

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What if I told you...

These are strange days, indeed.

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Steelers changes

Pittsburgh also had to make some personnel adjustments on defense in this game.

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Steelers punt

Pittsburgh gets one first down on its opening possession but then has to punt after gaining only 14 yards in five plays. Cleveland starts its first drive from its own 27-yard line.

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Browns changes

Here’s how the Browns secondary has adjusted to the personnel changes.

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Game time

The Steelers get the ball first. It’s game time.

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Ben's night

Everyone wants to get involved in whatever Ben is doing in this game.

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One last time

This could be final time that Ben Roethlisberger jogs on to the field as the Steelers starting quarterback. It’s almost game time.

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Feels like a sign

Let’s hope this isn’t an omen for tonight’s game.

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How The Athletic's staff sees Browns-Steelers playing out

There are a lot of puzzled looks at this line, so let's see how The Athletic's staff sees it.

Though the Browns are favored, a group of staffers that picks games each week is unanimous for the Steelers.

The Athletic's model favors the Browns by 2.4 points compared to BetMGM's 3, and it gives Cleveland a 56.1% chance of winning.

Sheil Kapadia cannot resist the Mike Tomlin-coached Steelers in an underdog role, but Vic Tafur is taking the Browns.

Dan Uthman·

Senior Managing Editor, NFL

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Fired up

Head butts for everyone from Ben tonight.

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Lineup changes

A couple of lineup clarifications for the Browns, who also come into this game somewhat shorthanded.

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Wild night ahead

This is the latest of multiple reports that indicate the Heinz Field crowd is beyond fired up for this one.

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Steelers legacy

Those are some impressive numbers for Ben Roethlisberger.

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Birthday party

The ManningCast crew is prepped for tonight’s game and a birthday party for Eli Manning, who turns 41 years old today.

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Out of the tunnel

Ben Roethlisberger heads out on to the field to cheers and waving Terrible Towels.

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Bouchette: What to keep in mind about this Steelers game

It’s been all Ben Roethlisberger all the time around Pittsburgh as the quarterback plays what promises to be his final game at Heinz Field Monday night. But there’s something still at stake for the Steelers — a playoff berth. They must beat the Browns tonight and the Ravens on Sunday. If that happens and the Colts lose at Jacksonville, the Steelers will get in. Other outcomes to any of those three games and Pittsburgh is out.

Many expect Roethlisberger to have a big game because of his Heinz finale, but something else must happen for that to occur — his offensive line will have to give him more time to throw, and the run game will have to do much better. While Ben hasn’t been at his best this season, he’s also been limited because the line just has not been up to snuff.

At 39, he can’t avoid the pressure the way he once did, and the weak line has only enhanced that inability. He also has not been able to turn to the run to take some pressure off. Unless that changes, bowing out at Heinz Field for Ben Roethlisberger could be more painful than celebratory.

Ed Bouchette·

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Kaboly: What to expect from the Steelers against the Browns:

If Kevin Stefanski calls more than five passing plays against the Steelers tonight, he should be fired on the spot. Now, that might be a little extreme, but it is also somewhat fair when you consider the run defense that his team will be facing tonight.

Starting inside linebackers Joe Schobert and Devin Bush are on the reserve/COVID-19 list, further complicating the Steelers' inability to stop the run behind a depleted defensive line. They've allowed eight consecutive games of at least 100 rushing yards over the past two months, with four opponents reaching at least 198 yards.

The last opponent that didn't go over 100 yards was the Browns on Halloween (96). Cleveland threw the ball 31 times and ran it 23 times that game. The Steelers need a repeat performance in terms of stopping the run (or the Browns thinking the passing game is a better option) to win this one.

Mark Kaboly·

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Stats to know for the Browns

Baker Mayfield has not had the season he hoped for, but he is close to an early career milestone nonetheless. Mayfield needs 175 yards passing to become the eighth player in NFL history with 3,000 or more passing yards and 15 or more touchdown passes in each of his first four seasons.

Teammate Nick Chubb is looking for this third consecutive game with at least 90 yards and a touchdown rushing. He has at least 75 scrimmage yards in four of his past five games against the Steelers and is looking for his fourth consecutive Monday Night Football game with 95 or more scrimmage yards. He is the only player in the NFL at least 950 rushing yards each of the past four seasons. And his backfield mate Kareem Hunt, who's back from injury for this game, has 50 or more scrimmage yards in five of six career games vs. Pittsburgh.

Finally, receiver Jarvis Landry is looking for his third consecutive game against the Steelers with five or more catches and 50 or more receiving yards.

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Warming up

Baker Mayfield’s arm looks solid during warmups.

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More celebration

The pregame celebration vibe continues for Roethlisberger, as it even includes former Steelers wide receivers Santonio Holmes and Nate Washington.

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All eyes on him

All eyes are on Ben Roethlisberger tonight.

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All business

They don’t look like they are here to help with the Ben Roethlisberger celebration mood this evening.

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Steelers inactive vs. Browns

The Steelers have a very limited inactive list tonight, as only four players will be out for this contest:

QB Dwayne Haskins

P Pressley Harvin III

LB Buddy Johnson

DT Isaiah Buggs

The COVID-19 list does have a bigger impact on Pittsburgh’s roster, as they will be without linebackers Devin Bush and Joe Schobert, defensive end Chris Wormley, offensive tackle Zach Banner, cornerback Arthur Maulet, and running back Anthony McFarland, Jr., due to those players being on the list.

Adam Coleman·

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Najee Harris continues to impress

In last week's disappointing loss to the Chiefs, Najee Harris was arguably the lone bright spot for the Steelers' offense. Harris accounted for 110 scrimmage yards — 93 on the ground and 17 through the air — making it his eighth game with over 100 scrimmage yards this season, most among rookies.

In the Week 8 matchup between the Steelers and Browns, Harris looked as comfortable as he has all season. He rushed for 91 yards, a touchdown and caught five passes for 17 yards in the 15-10 win over Cleveland on Halloween night.

Harris currently leads all rookies with 1,406 scrimmage yards (984 rushing, 422 receiving) and ranks second with nine overall TDs thus far. He now has the most scrimmage yards by any Pittsburgh rookie. The Steelers will undoubtedly need him to continue at this pace tonight against a stifling Browns' defense.

(Photo: Nick Cammett / Diamond Images via Getty Images)

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Browns' Myles Garrett still dangerous on defense

Myles Garrett may have lost some steam as a defensive player of the year candidate, but he’s still an elite player. The Browns defensive lineman ranks first in the NFL in pass-rush win rate and first in Pro Football Focus’ grading system.

Falling behind in the race for the sacks title, it will be tough to catch up against a Steelers team that gets rid of the ball faster than any other team in the NFL. Ben Roethlisberger’s time to throw of 2.28 seconds is faster than any other quarterback in the past five years — except Roethlisberger in 2020. Still, he does present some sack opportunities and the Browns overall do a great job of getting into the backfield.

Garrett might not be the top contender for DPOY anymore, but he’s still one of the game’s best and could quickly put himself back into the conversation.

Arif Hasan·

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T.J. Watt coming in hot

T.J. Watt is currently leading the NFL with 17.5 sacks, which also happens to be a Pittsburgh record. With an illustrious Steelers defensive history, Watt is in a class of his own when it comes to pass rushing.

The fifth-year pro has particularly thrived against the Browns, notching 10.5 sacks in eight career games against Cleveland. He'll have his hands full tonight as Nick Chubb is in full stride and the Browns are expecting Kareem Hunt to suit up.

(Photo: Frank Jansky / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Back in the game

This is a welcome sight for Steelers fans, as Pat Freiermuth missed the Week 16 contest against Kansas City.

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Browns inactives vs. Steelers

There are a lot of talented players on this list. Cleveland is shorthanded tonight, especially in the secondary.

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Injury update

An early injury update for the Browns.

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Times have changed

This is a great illustration of just how one-sided the Steelers rush game is.

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A milestone at stake for Steelers

Pittsburgh is 7-7-1 and has finished .500 or better for 17 consecutive seasons and all of the previous 14 under Mike Tomlin. They need one more victory to surpass the 1957-73 Cleveland Browns for the third-longest streak of .500 or better seasons in NFL history.

The only franchises ahead of the Browns are the 2001-19 New England Patriots (19 seasons) and 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys (21).

(Photo: Jay Biggerstaff / USA Today)

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Longshots

The Steelers are a true longshot to make the AFC playoffs, as they would need to win out and have the Colts lose to the Jaguars in Week 18 to make it (assuming there are no ties among the other AFC playoff contenders). It might seem like a given that Indianapolis will win their matchup at Jacksonville, Mike Sando and Zak Keefer point out that the Colts haven’t won in Jacksonville since 2014.

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Classic colors

No color rush in tonight’s matchup, as the Steelers are going with their classic black jerseys and gold pants.

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Mediocre defenses on display tonight?

Despite featuring two of the best pass rushers in the NFL in Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt, neither the Browns nor the Steelers are in the top half of defensive performance by expected points per play or points allowed per game. Some of that has to do with other elements of the front seven for each team as well as average to below-average performances in both secondaries. But it does call into question some of the value of edge rushers with gaudy stats and incredible presence. Either way, expect more points from each offense than one typically sees, even though both quarterbacks have struggled of late.

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If this is truly it...

JuJu gives thanks for many great years with Roethlisberger.

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Getting casual

It’s pregame casual for the Steelers.

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Follow the trends

For those wishing to place a wager on tonight’s game, here are some trends courtesy TruMedia.

Pittsburgh is 1-5 against the spread as a favorite in 2021. The Steelers are currently listed as a three-point favorite per BetMGM.

Pittsburgh is 1-5 against the spread as a home favorite in 2021.

Pittsburgh is 4-1 against the spread versus Cleveland in their last five matchups.

Cleveland is 1-9 against the spread against division opponents since 2020.

Cleveland is 7-14 against the spread in its last 21 road games.

Cleveland is 6-16 against the spread in conference games since 2020.

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One more time

Ben Roethlisberger arriving for what is likely his final game at Heinz Field.