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Steelers Take Control of AFC North

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing their best football in 2026 and it's putting them on track towards postseason success. The Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns 27-6 at Acrisure Stadium in Week 8 and have taken the lead of the AFC North at 6-2.

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Steelers’ win over Browns continues to expose an issue that GM Omar Khan can easily solve with a trade during the bye week

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into their bye week at 6-2 atop the AFC North after running all over Cleveland. The ground game is humming, and one available receiver could give the passing attack what it’s missing.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren throws shade at Jared Verse after dog-walking Browns

Jaylen Warren let his performance do most of the talking before delivering a pointed response to Cleveland’s pregame trash talk. Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dominant 27-6 victory over the Browns on Sunday, the running back brushed aside Jared Verse’s verbal shots at Pittsburgh’s offensive line.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Steelers’ Cam Heyward scoffs at Jared Verse drama after smacking Browns

Cam Heyward made it clear that he isn’t buying Jared Verse’s previous comments about the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to him, it had little to do with their 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

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Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Steelers’ Jaquan Brisker hits Deshaun Watson with ‘babying’ jab after beating Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but Jaquan Brisker was not done going after Deshaun Watson even after the final whistle.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Mike McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Mike McCarthy reveals Steelers’ Tush Push nickname, and it’s an ode to Penn State

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a name for their version of the tush push. They call it the “Nittany Package,” a nod to tight end Pat Freiermuth’s Penn State background.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 1

Steelers' Jaquan Brisker calls out Jared Verse after revenge win vs. Browns

Beating the Cleveland Browns means more than just a big win over a rival for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It means more than owning sole possession of the top of the AFC North.

Jared Verse wrote a check he and his teammates could not cash in blowout loss to Steelers

Browns tie unwanted NFL record with another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh

NFL Week 8 winners, losers: Broncos defense stands tall; Cowboys defense flops again

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Admits That Defense Wanted To Embarrass Deshaun Watson In Week 8 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an amazing defensive performance in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. They racked up eight sacks, seven tackles for loss, and two first-quarter fumbles while holding Cleveland to just six points.

Jaylen Warren News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers Rookie Gets Unexpected Shoutout From Jaylen Warren

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their way with the Cleveland Browns in their Week 8 contest. They took an early lead and never looked back en route to a 27-6 victory to take total control of the AFC North heading into their bye week.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has Critical Message To Locker Room Following Week 8 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty to celebrate following their convincing 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Pittsburgh enters its bye week with a 6-2 record, momentum and an opportunity to address several areas that still need improvement.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' TJ Watt Gives Praise To Unsung Defensive Hero

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent Sunday making Cleveland's offensive line look like it had several assignments nobody remembered discussing. Pressure came from different directions, blockers struggled to keep up, and the quarterback rarely had time to get comfortable.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Steelers’ Jaquan Brisker eviscerates Jared Verse with message after Browns takedown

The Pittsburgh Steelers piled on Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jared Verse following the 27-6 rout Sunday. And not just limited to offensive lineman Mason McCormick body slamming him.

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Jared Verse News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers Get The Last Laugh But Browns' Jared Verse Doubles Down After Embarrassing Loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers made an emphatic statement Sunday afternoon, defeating the Cleveland Browns 27-6 in a highly anticipated AFC North rematch. Much of the attention entering the contest surrounded Browns defensive end Jared Verse, who had repeatedly criticized Pittsburgh's physical style of play.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has A Strong Answer To The Jaylen Warren Workload Debate

The Pittsburgh Steelers can finally make a defense miserable without asking their quarterback to perform a rescue mission. Sunday supplied a birthday performance Cleveland will remember for all the wrong reasons.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / November 1

'I Wish': Steelers' Mike McCarthy Admits Regret After Brutal Offensive Sequence

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured an impressive 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but Head Coach Mike McCarthy wasn't celebrating every aspect of his team's performance.

Lamar Jackson News / Steeler Nation / November 1

AFC North Completely Changes As Steelers Get Unexpected Lamar Jackson News

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2026 season knowing that winning the AFC North would be no easy task. The division has consistently featured intense rivalries, and the Baltimore Ravens have been one of Pittsburgh's biggest obstacles for years.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Sends Harsh Warning Despite Dominant Win Over Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away from Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns with a convincing 27-6 victory, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn't completely satisfied.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / November 1

Jaylen Warren Ruins Browns' Jared Verse With Savage Response After Steelers Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to move to 6-2 on Sunday as the team took down the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. This was a big win as it gave Pittsburgh sole possession of first place in the AFC North.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 1

Browns tie unwanted NFL record with another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh

The loss was also damaging because the teams entered the matchup with identical 5-2 records and were competing near the top of the AFC North.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Steelers pound Browns, take over first place in AFC North

Pittsburgh's Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards on 17 carries and notched one of his team's three rushing touchdowns, helping the Steelers move into sole possession of first place in the AFC North by throttling the visiting Cleveland Browns 27-6 on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 1

10 winners and 3 losers from Steelers’ dominant victory over Browns: Pittsburgh puts the bulletin board material to use

The Pittsburgh Steelers turned weeks of bulletin board material into a lopsided win over the Cleveland Browns. The defense feasted, the ground game rolled, and three spots still landed on the wrong side of the ledger.

Jared Verse News / Yardbarker / November 1

Jared Verse wrote a check he and his teammates could not cash in blowout loss to Steelers

Now that Halloween is in the rear-view mirror and Thanksgiving is next up, the Pittsburgh Steelers served up a piping hot piece of humble pie to Cleveland Browns Edge rusher Jared Verse on Sunday.

Steelers pound Browns, take over first place in AFC North

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Steelers Good and Not-So-Good: Pass Rush Dominates Browns in Week 8 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers laid a whipping on the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. Pittsburgh’s defense fired off the line of scrimmage and proved the Week 4 result was nothing more than a fluke.

DK Metcalf News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Steelers’ DK Metcalf turning a wide-open catch into an interception is 1 of the worst gaffes you’ll ever see

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been hoping for big production from wide receiver DK Metcalf, since he joined the team. Metcalf has had an uneven tenure so far in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Steelers’ Mason McCormick delivers on Cam Heyward’s warning with vicious Jared Verse takedown

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers hit the field at home for a key divisional game against the Cleveland Browns, with first place in the AFC North on the line.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Steelers Fans Receive Bad News Before NFL Trade Deadline

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for a pivotal divisional showdown with the Cleveland Browns, longtime Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Gerry Dulac has offered a clear window into the organization’s thinking ahead of the NFL’s November 10 trade deadline.