Aaron Rodgers remains confident in the Steelers’ playoff hopes despite the ugly loss
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a chance to win the AFC North title in Week 17 and all it took was finding a way to beat the Cleveland Browns. However, the Steelers’ offense was unable to overcome the Browns’ aggressive defense and Pittsburgh suffered a 13-6 loss.
As a result of that loss and the Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, the AFC North crown is still up for grabs. Steelers (9-7) and the Ravens (8-8) will meet in Week 18 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh and the winner of that game will earn the division crown. The loser will be eliminated from any playoff opportunity.
The Steelers he won 3 games in a row before facing the Browns. The Steelers were held to 291 total yards and were only 3-of-15 on 3rd down. Pittsburgh clearly missed wide receiver DK Metcalf, who was suspended by the NFL after punching a fan in Detroit in Week 16.
Despite the loss, the Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers he remained confident that the Steelers would be successful in the regular season finale. “I have full confidence that we will go home and win next week,” Rogers said after the game.
The Steelers couldn’t capitalize on the Browns’ effort
The Browns (4-12) had lost 4 straight games before the win, and their sluggish offense was largely responsible for their last-place performance this season.
however, Shedeur Sanders was pretty accurate for most of the game as he completed 17 of 23 passes for 186 yards and 1 touchdown. He threw 2 interceptions, but Cleveland’s defense kept Rodgers and the Steelers from capitalizing on those opportunities.
Rodgers was in great form during Pittsburgh’s 3-game winning streak, but was held to 168 yards and was sacked twice.
Devin Bush did a solid job on defense and led the Browns with 5 solo tackles and 4 assists.
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