Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium. David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James, ex-Steeler Ryan Clark impressed by Browns Pro Bowl RB Nick Chubb

The Cleveland Browns defeated division-rival Pittsburgh on Thursday night, 29-17, with running back Nick Chubb a key contributor. His impressive performance drew praise from all corners of the sports world, including Ohio legend LeBron James.

ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, a former Steeler, also weighed in on Chubb's performance, hailing his team-first work ethic and inclination to let his game speak for itself.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin praised Chubb as the difference-maker in the game.

"If you can't slow down Chubb, you can't beat this group," Tomlin confessed in his postgame interview Thursday night, per NFL.com. 

Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith called Chubb "one of the best backs in the league."

Through three games, Chubb has 62 carries for 341 yards and four touchdowns.

The on-the-field questions surrounding the Browns in 2022 centered on how the team would manage to keep afloat while QB Deshaun Watson served his 11-game suspension after 24 women came forward with sexual assault allegations against the former Clemson star.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the defense have done their share to put the Browns (2-1) above .500, but Cleveland may only go as far as Chubb can carry them.

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