The Browns protection bailed out the offense early within the third quarter towards the Steelers on Thursday night time.
Following a fumble by large receiver Cedric Tillman on the third play from scrimmage of the second half, Cleveland’s protection compelled a turnover on downs on Pittsburgh’s ensuing possession.
Tillman misplaced the soccer on a 24-yard reception after being hit by Steelers security DeShon Elliott. Cornerback Donte Jackson recovered the free ball, and Pittsburgh moved to its 46-yard line earlier than operating again Jaylen Warren was stopped within the backfield on a fourth-and-inches.
The cease preserved the Browns’ 10-3 lead. They entered “Thursday Evening Soccer” as a 3.5-point home underdog, however the sloppy recreation has benefitted them.
The Steelers additionally missed a area purpose, had a turnover on downs and fumble on three of their 5 first-half possessions.
It was the sixth time Pittsburgh (8-2) was held with no landing within the first half of a recreation this season, tied with the Giants (2-8) for essentially the most within the NFL, per the Amazon broadcast.
The Browns lead 18-6 into the fourth quarter.
