Jaylen Warren Ran Wild For 143 Yards and the Browns Are Still Asking What Happened

Pittsburgh just absolutely embarrassed Cleveland, stomping to a dominant 27-6 victory fueled by an insane birthday performance from Jaylen Warren. This was a statement game, with both teams coming in at 5-2, and the Steelers made it clear who’s boss in this rivalry.

Ground Game Was Unstoppable

Jaylen Warren, celebrating his 28th birthday, absolutely blew up on the ground. He torched the Browns defense for a staggering 143 yards on just 17 carries, including a ridiculous 51-yard scamper that had everyone on their feet. And yeah, he found the end zone, too! This Steelers ground attack was on fire from the jump, racking up 160 yards in the first half alone and finishing with a brutal 201 yards for the game. Rico Dowdle wasn’t messing around either, adding a solid 56 yards on 15 carries. Even Pat Freiermuth got in on the fun with a 1-yard tush push touchdown right before halftime, just twisting the knife.

Defense Stifled, Offense Efficient

Aaron Rodgers didn’t even *need* to do much for Pittsburgh. He was efficient enough, going 13-of-25 for 172 yards. Sure, he threw a pick, but it was one of those unfortunate ones that bounced right off DK Metcalf’s hands before Denzel Ward snagged it. Tight end Darnell Washington was a beast, though, pulling in three catches for a huge 94 yards. On the flip side, Deshaun Watson might’ve thrown for over 300 yards for a second straight game for Cleveland, but the Pittsburgh defense was absolutely relentless. They straight up “stymied” him all game long, even getting a key strip-sack.

This win for Pittsburgh isn’t just a notch in the win column; it keeps their impressive streak going strong against the Browns in their own house. After both teams rolled into this contest at 5-2, the Steelers just made a massive statement, showing they’re a force to be reckoned with this season. This wasn’t just a victory, it was a total take-down, and it proves Pittsburgh is for real.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.