The Pittsburgh Steelers won their Sunday divisional matchup with the Cleveland Browns 27-6, winning their fourth game in a row.
The Steelers sacked Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson eight times in the game and forced two fumbles. Offensively the Steelers rushed for 200 yards in the game, led by Jaylen Warren who carried the ball 17 times for 143 yards and a score. Rico Dowdle added another 56 yards and a touchdown, as the Steelers improved to 6-2 and took sole possession of first place in the AFC North heading into their “bye” week. The Browns fell to 5-3.
The 6-2 Steelers return to play when they visit Cincinnati in the Sunday Night Football Game on November 15th.
The Bengals remained a half-game behind the Steelers in the division following a 43-36 win in overtime. They are 5-2.
Baltimore lost quarterback Lamar Jackson to another injury, then also lost back-up Tyler Huntley, and fell to Buffalo 36-10. Jackson suffered a potentially season-ending thumb injury in the game. The injury occurred on the first snap of the game. Huntley then suffered a toe injury in the second quarter. The Ravens were forced to turn to an undrafted free agent quarterback to finish the game. Baltimore fell to 4-4 and will host Jacksonville Thursday night.
In the Sunday Night Football Game – Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-10.
In the Monday Night Game tonight – Seattle will host Chicago at 8:15pm on ESPN and ABC.
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