Browns beat Steelers, 13-6
December 11th, 2009 at 1:56 am by Displaced Cleveland Fan
Yes, that title is correct. The Browns beat the Steelers.
Cleveland’s last win over Pittsburgh came on October 5, 2003. In their second meeting that season, the Steelers began a 12-game winning streak over the Browns with a 13-6 win. Interestingly, it was a 13-6 win by the Browns tonight that snapped that streak.
The game was broadcast on NFL Network. I hesitate to call it a nationally televised game though. But those who were able to see the game saw the Browns all but end the Steelers’ playoff hopes on a bitterly cold and windy night.
The Browns offense was good enough. The defense was tough, limiting the Steelers to 6 points, piling up 8 sacks, and only allowing Pittsburgh to convert 3 out of 14 third downs.
The win makes it harder for the Browns to get the #1 draft pick. It also makes it more likely that Eric Mangini will be around another year. But none of that matters tonight. The Browns beat the Steelers.
The loss drops the Steelers to 6-7 on the year. They are on a 5-game losing streak that not only includes a loss to the Browns, but also to the Raiders and Chiefs. If the Steelers start winning, mathematically, it’s still possible for the Steelers to make the playoffs. But the best they can do is 9-7. A lot of times, that’s not good enough anymore. Hopefully it won’t be for the Steelers this year.
-dcf
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