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The Forgotten Play That Helped The Steelers Beat The Browns

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By Alex Kozora · Steelers Depot

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Alex Kozora identifies Germie Bernard's broken-tackle screen catch as a critical hidden play against the Cleveland Browns.
Aaron Rodgers checked to the screen pass with 20 seconds remaining and no timeouts left in the half.
Bernard reached the half-yard line, enabling Pat Freiermuth to score on a subsequent tush push play.

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Alex Kozora highlights Germie Bernard's late second-quarter screen reception as a crucial, overlooked play in the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 8 victory over the Cleveland Browns. With Pittsburgh leading 13-6 and out of timeouts, quarterback Aaron Rodgers checked to a screen pass to Bernard, who broke multiple tackles to reach the half-yard line.

The effort allowed Pittsburgh to spike the ball and set up a Pat Freiermuth rushing touchdown, establishing a two-score halftime advantage. Kozora argues that Bernard's extra yardage prevented the Steelers from having to settle for a field goal.

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