Nick Chubb runs through Steelers' defense as Browns wipe out division rival

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The Cleveland Browns were quickly able to wash away their bad loss to the New York Jets with a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 29-17, on Thursday night. 

It was a similar scenario to Sunday against the Jets, though, as the Steelers tried for the onside kick with less than two minutes to play and a six-point lead for Cleveland. But an offsides penalty wiped away the attempt, and the Browns finished out the game without a crazy comeback. In fact, they collected a last-ditch lateral play that went awry for Pittsburgh in the end zone to cap the win.

Nick Chubb was the tone setter on offense for the Browns. He had yet another great game on the ground, charging his way through the Steelers’ defense. Chubb’s second-half touchdown made it a two-score game in favor of the home team, and he finished with a game-high 113 yards on 23 carries. 

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Mitch Trubisky #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scrambles from Anthony Walker Jr. #5 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Chubb had 87 yards and three touchdowns against the Jets on Sunday and totaled 141 yards on 22 carries in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was very efficient for Cleveland, going 21-for-31 for 220 with two touchdowns and no interceptions thrown. 

In the first half, it was the Browns that got on the board first thanks to a mismatch that wide receiver Amari Cooper exploited. His defender gave too much space near the goal line, and a quick slant was right on the money from Brissett for the touchdown.

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