Browns running back Nick Chubb (left) proves he has strong arms and legs Monday night. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Stiff-arm competition: Najee Harris, Nick Chubb show off their stuff

By Adam Stites | Last updated Jan 3, 2022 10:35 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb showed off some power rushing in the third quarter of a Monday Night Football matchup.

Harris, 23, busted free for a 30-yard gain down the left sideline early in the third quarter when Browns safety M.J. Stewart tried to make the tackle and was instead met with a bulldozing stiff arm.

NOT NICE NAJEE. @ohthatsnajee22

: #CLEvsPIT on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2022

Not to be outdone, Chubb had a brutal stiff arm of his own just a few minutes later. The Browns running back was met by Steelers safety Miles Killebrew, who was spiked into the ground by Chubb.

Nick Chubb said "MY TURN"

: #CLEvsPIT on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2022

The Steelers drafted Harris in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and have leaned heavily on the rookie. He eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the year early in Monday night's game against the Browns and he has nine touchdowns this season.

Chubb's also had a huge season and entered Monday with 1,143 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.

Adam Stites

Adam Stites is a Southern California native who lives in a new state every three months. He’s perennially disappointed by both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona State Sun Devils. His dog is named Ramsey after the best cornerback in the NFL

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