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8 sacks, no touchdowns: Browns get blunt wake-up call after Steelers loss

The Cleveland Browns suffered one of their toughest losses of the season Sunday, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-6. Former Browns running back Greg Pruitt says how the team responds will be critical.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:42 PM
8 sacks, no touchdowns: Browns get blunt wake-up call after Steelers loss
Key Things to Know
  • The Cleveland Browns lost 27-6 to the Pittsburgh Steelers without scoring a single touchdown.
  • Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 324 yards but was sacked eight times.
  • Cleveland surrendered 200 rushing yards to Pittsburgh while rushing for a season-low 34 yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Browns suffered a 27-6 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers, failing to score a touchdown for the first time in the season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson recorded a season-high 324 passing yards but was sacked eight times during the contest. Cleveland went scoreless throughout the second half while surrendering 200 net rushing yards to Pittsburgh's ground attack.

Former Browns running back Greg Pruitt called the result a poor performance on both sides of the ball and warned of future tiebreaker implications. The Browns recorded a season-low 34 net rushing yards in the loss. Cleveland will seek to rebound on Sunday when they travel to face the 2-5 New Orleans Saints.

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