Role reversal in Cleveland last night

If Pittsburgh wanted to beat Cleveland last night they didn’t show any signs of it. Their lack luster performance all but sealed their fate for the rest of the year.

The Browns defense played as good as anyone every thought they could, and probably a little better. They were in Roethlisbergers face all night. They knocked him to the turf 8 times as Ben looked like he didn’t want to have anything to do with last nights game.

The Steelers did show signs of life throughout the game. They didn’t turn the ball over and there were times where they looked like they were getting ready to turn it on. But they just kept running out of steam.

This was an odd game to watch because it seemed like the Browns were playing with the passion the Steelers wanted to. Pittsburgh went into this game thinking they wanted it more and Cleveland proved them wrong.

Pittsburghs playoff chances are all but faded away. There is still a slight chance but they need a lot of help. If last nights game was any indication of where the Steelers are at mentally right now they ‘re season is done.

As for the Browns, that right there was their Super Bowl. This minor distraction will move along and the Browns will be the same Browns. The bright side though is that they seem to have talent, especially on the defensive side. There seems to be a shimmer of hope for Cleveland fans. However it’s not recommended you hold your breathe.

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