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How the Browns' upset win over the Steelers influences the race for the AFC North

The Cleveland Browns (4-12) just pulled off one of the most improbable upsets in the regular season, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) at home by a score of 13-6, and in doing so, became a huge factor in forcing the AFC North into a photo finish race, even if they’ve been eliminated from contention for a while now.

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Myles Garrett May Fall Short of Single-Season NFL Sack Record

When he reached the 18-sack mark in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season, Canton was likely already gathering up gloves and cleats from Myles Garrett, collecting testaments from what was surely going to be the season when Myles Garrett broke the league’s single-season sack record.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Browns Coach Sends Shedeur Sanders Message After Win Against Aaron Rodgers, Steelers

In Week 17, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers entered a game with Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns. A Steelers win would've secured the AFC North division, but they lost, 13-6.

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How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Myles Garrett News / Field Level Media / December 28

Myles Garrett: Steelers focused more on stopping me than winning

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said he felt like the Pittsburgh Steelers were more focused on preventing him from setting the single-season sack record than winning on Sunday.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Shedeur Sanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Why Browns win over Steelers was ‘bittersweet’ for Shedeur Sanders

Shedeur Sanders had bittersweet emotions despite helping the Cleveland Browns pull off the 13-6 upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

Joel Bitonio News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Joel Bitonio Reacts to Fan Disappointment Over Browns' Draft Tumble

The Cleveland Browns surprised and delighted some fans while disappointing others on Sunday with a 13-6 win over rival Pittsburgh at Huntington Bank Field in downtown Cleveland.

Cleveland Browns News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Cleveland Browns Secure Week 17 Upset Victory

Sunday’s showdown at Huntington Bank Field was one of those games that felt bigger than a Week 17 matchup. The Cleveland Browns’ football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a gritty, low-scoring battle that tilted toward Cleveland when no one outside the Dawg Pound expected it to.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Shedeur Sanders News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 28

What the Browns’ win over the Steelers means for Shedeur Sanders’ future

The Cleveland Browns pulled off a 13-6 upset against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. While some fans online are upset that the Browns sabotaged an opportunity at the No.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Is Rodgers' 'full confidence' in Steelers heading into Week 18 warranted?

Is Aaron Rodgers' 'full confidence' in Steelers heading into Week 18 warranted?

Pittsburgh (9-7) will play Baltimore (8-8) for the AFC North in Week 18 at home.

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Browns answer Ravens RB Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Browns' Myles Garrett shares what 'came back to bite' Steelers

The Cleveland Browns successfully played spoiler in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and star pass-rusher Myles Garrett had some interesting thoughts about what led to the shocking outcome.

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Steelers' Mike Tomlin makes confession regarding DK Metcalf's absence following loss to Browns

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers now facing league discipline after controversial postgame comments

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Denzel Ward News / 5 GOATs / December 28

Browns CB Denzel Ward trolls Steelers over playcalling

The Pittsburgh Steelers had four opportunities to get the ball into the end zone late in Sunday’s Week 17 road game against the Cleveland Browns. Operating inside Cleveland’s 10-yard line, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith dialed up four consecutive pass plays.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Browns throw shade at Ravens after saving their season

The Cleveland Browns were not in the mood for pleasantries after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, keeping the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff hopes alive.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 28

Browns play spoiler as Steelers don't score a TD in loss

Shedeur Sanders passed for 186 yards and a touchdown, Cleveland's defense made a defensive stand at its own seven to end the game and the host Browns snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday to keep the Steelers from claiming the AFC North title, beating their rivals 13-6 in a shocking Week 17 victory.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28